Lionel Messi responded to an in-game, on-field request for a signature with a signature goal.
The Argentine superstar, who came on as a second-half substitute, scored twice as La Albiceleste extended their unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 on Tuesday night in its penultimate World Cup warmup match.
“You have to enjoy Messi,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. Julián Álvarez put Argentinaahead in the 13th minute. Messi entered in the 56th and doubled the lead in the 86th minute with a left-foot shot. He was then approached by a bare-chested fan who asked him to sign his back. Messi appeared about to scrawl a signature before three guards tackled the fan. Brazil routed Tunisia 5-1 in Paris with Raphinha scoring twice and Neymar, Pedro and Richarlis on adding a goal each.