In a commanding victory against Chile in the World Cup Qualifiers, Argentina showcased one of their emerging stars, who made his debut for the national team at the tender age of 17. This prompts the question: how old was Lionel Messi when he first took the field for Argentina?
Argentina triumphed over Chile in a commanding performance, securing a victory with a 1-0 scoreline thanks to Julian Alvarez’s decisive first-half goal. A noteworthy highlight of the match was the debut of Franco Mastantuono, who took to the field at just 17 years and 295 days of age, surpassing Lionel Messi‘s age at his international debut.
What was Messi’s age during his first appearance for Argentina?
Lionel Messi earned his first cap for Argentina on August 17, 2005, in a match where Argentina defeated Nigeria 2-1. At the time of his debut, Messi was 18 years and 54 days old, considerably older than the record holder, Diego Maradona.
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From: bolavip.com
