I hope there will be more (Messi goals), he deserves all the accolades, and it’s also nice that these goals were scored on Argentine territory, which has a unique significance.
Soon after, Nicolas Gonzalez headed past Curacao keeper Eloy Room to increase the hosts’ lead, and Messi added his second with a classic curling drive in at the far post in the 33rd minute.
Messi then set up Enzo Fernandez for Argentina’s fourth goal two minutes later, and the 35-year-old completed his hat-trick in the 37th minute with a straightforward finish after another feed from Lo Celso.
Substitute Angel Di Maria scored from the penalty spot in the 78th minute, and Gonzalo Montiel, who scored Argentina’s final penalty to defeat France in the World Cup final, secured the victory three minutes from time.
