Messi Mania in Bolivia: Fans Go Crazy For Argentina Star Days Before World Cup Qualifier, Video
- Lionel Messi joined his Argentine teammates on their trip to Bolivia on Sunday night
- Messi underwent medical tests before deciding to go on the road for the World Cupqualifier
- Fans went crazy for Messi and the Argentinanational team as they arrived in Bolivia
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Lionel Messi has arrived in Bolivia, and fans can't get enough of him.
The Argentine star traveled with his teammates to La Paz ahead of their WorldCup qualifier against Bolivia on Tuesday night.
There were concerns he wouldn’t make the trip after he asked to be substituted late in their match against Ecuador on Thursday.
Messi mania in BoliviaThe Inter Miami striker posted a photoon one of his Instagram stories of him carrying his luggage as he made the trip to the South American country.
Argentina fans also gathered to meet and greet the players of La Albicelesteas they landed in Bolivia. They went crazy once Messi arrived in the South American nation.
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FootballMessi joining the squad is a welcome sight for Argentine supporters.
Messi leads Argentina past EcuadorHe reminded everyone of his importance to the national team, scoring the lone goal in their opening World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador, per ESPN.
The 36-year-old netted a superb free kick, leaving the Ecuador goalkeeperrooted to the spot as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s set-piece went over the wall and into the back of the net.
Injury concerns for MessiHe set alarm bells ringing, however, when he asked to be substituted during the 89thminute of that contest, with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirming after the match
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