The Argentines sent a clear message that they are contenders for this year’s World Cup with their 3-2 victory over Egypt, staging a dramatic comeback led by the God-like Messi, who scored three goals between the 79th and 92nd minutes.

Panic broke out in the locker room as the players took off their jerseys and waved them in the air, singing loudly together to celebrate a night that will go down in history.

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