Messi’s new masterpiece

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Messi's new masterpiece

For its first qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, Argentina painfully disposed of Ecuador (1-0).

Less than a year after his coronation in Qatar, Argentina returned to the campaign. The world champions indeed played on the night of Thursday to Friday their first match of the qualifiers in the South American zone for the 2026 World Cup.

And opposed to Ecuador at the Monumental Stadium, the Albiceleste had all the trouble in the world to win. The Argentinians indeed had to wait until the start of the last quarter of an hour to find the fault and once again the deliverance came from Lionel Messi.

The former Parisian struck thanks to a marvelous free kick from 25 meters and allowed Lionel Scaloni’s men to win 1-0. And now with 65 free kick goals to his name, he has joined David Beckham in the annals.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.