Messi penalty makes him Argentina’s oldest scorer
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- Lionel Messi entered the match in the 70th minute and converted a penalty to make the score 2‑0 in Argentina’s 3‑0 victory over Iceland at Jordan‑Hare Stadium.
- Lionel Messi’s penalty was his 911th career goal for club and country and his 117th for Argentina, making him the oldest scorer in Argentine soccer history.
- Ezequiel Barco opened the scoring in the first half, giving Argentina an early lead.
- Thiago Almada added the third goal after Messi’s penalty, completing the 3‑0 win.
- Lionel Scaloni managed player minutes to avoid mishaps, noting Messi’s recent muscle‑fatigue issue and the need to distribute minutes before the World Cup opener.
- Inter Miami CF confirmed Messi’s left‑hamstring fatigue after he exited their MLS match against the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute.
- Jordan‑Hare Stadium hosted a partisan crowd of 88,000 fans for the friendly.
Why it matters: Argentina secures a morale boost ahead of its World Cup opener, confirming Messi’s fitness and scoring touch despite recent muscle fatigue, while the 88,000‑strong Alabama crowd underscores growing US interest in the defending champions and validates the team’s preparation strategy.
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