The least we can say is that Lionel Messi did not seem concerned. Between his end of complicated Parisian adventure and his arrival at Inter Miami, the Argentinian had reason to be disturbed.
Scrutinized, as usual, he showed that this was not the case, registering, against Australia, in a friendly match, the fastest goal of his career. After just 1 minute and 19 seconds, “la Pulga” opened the scoring for Argentina with a heavy shot just before the box.
The world champions won (2-0) in Beijing in a stadium committed to their cause. Argentines and Australians therefore leave on the same score as when they met in Qatar, in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The second goal was scored by German Pezzella, with a header, after a fine cross from Rodrigo De Paul.