Watch Messi Connect with Manchester City Star to Begin Scoring vs. UAE (Video)

Argentina's forward Julian Alvarez (R) celebrates scoring with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi after scoring during the friendly football match between Argentina and the United Arab Emirates at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on November 16, 2022. (Photo by Ryan LIM / AFP) (Photo by RYAN LIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team had one last tune-up match before the ball gets rolling at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. There’s plenty of pressure for the South American nation to win the competition, so the fixture does provide some positive vibes.

The Paris Saint-Germain star provided the assist on the opening goal against the United Arab Emirates, putting the ball for Manchester City star Julian Alvarez to open up the scoring for Argentina on Wednesday.

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