“Against Venezuela in a 2010 World Cup qualifier, Messi doubles Argentina’s lead just before half-time, marking his very first goal in World Cup qualifying and underlining his new role as the Albiceleste’s attacking leader at only 20 years old.”
On a hot scoring streak, Messi nets again to open Argentina’s account in an early 2010 World Cup qualifying trip to Venezuela, underlining his growing role as the go-to source of goals in a turbulent campaign.