Argentina and Brazil claimed test match victories on Friday – led by their superstars. The record world champions in particular presented themselves in World Cup form.
Last seen working their magic together at French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi and Neymar led their national teams to test match victories on Friday during the international break.
The Argentine scored twice in an expected 3-0 win over Honduras – after a penalty, the now 35-year-old Messi’s clever chip setting up the final goal.
His team-mate Neymar was even more impressive, playing a superb first half with the Seleçao against Ghana, after which the final score of 3-0 was already on the scoreboard. In the role of playmaker, the 30-year-old harmonised particularly well with Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), and the fine technician set up Tottenham’s Richarlison for two goals.
