Soccer-Messi comes off the bench to notch double as Argentina beat Jamaica


Sep 27, 2022; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal against Jamaica during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Second-half substitute Lionel Messi scored two late goals as Argentina beat Jamaica 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up in New Jersey on Tuesday.

Argentina took the lead in the 13th minute when Lautaro Martinez dribbled past Jamaican defenders in the box before finding Julian Alvarez, who coolly tapped the ball home.

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