NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi brought joy to Argentina fans in Beijing as he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a friendly match against Australia, securing a 2-0 victory. The goal came just 79 seconds into the game at the lively Workers' Stadium.
In the second minute, Argentina won the ball in Australia's half, and Enzo Fernandez set up Messi. The Argentine star skillfully evaded two defenders before unleashing a curling shot from outside the box that beat the goalkeeper.