VIDEO: Lionel Messi’s Free Kick During Training Before Brazil vs Argentina Got Suspended Can be Watched on Loop

Sao Paulo: At 34, Lionel Messi is at the prime of his powers. The Argentine icon, who has just signed up with PSG, is expected to do wonders in Paris. Messi, who is on national duty now for the World Cup qualifier, was set to play against Brazil on Sunday. The Argentine team reached Sao Paulo three days ahead of the game to prepare well. During one of the training sessions, Messi took a free-kick and the ball found the back of the net.

The video of the goal surfaced on the social space and since has gone viral. Fans are loving it – the way Messi curls it – and then finds the top corner. The goalkeeper had no chance and was a mere spectator.

Here is the viral video you can watch on loop:

Lionel Messi and this free kick before the match against Brazil. pic.twitter.com/Tq6RECNHPx

— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 5, 2021

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina on Sunday (local time) had to be suspended after health authorities tried to detain several members of the Argentina squad.

Three Argentina players — Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso were cleared to play the match despite being accused of falsifying travel information upon their entry to Brazil.

These players were advised to undergo mandatory quarantine and deportation by the Brazilian government alongside reserve Emiliano Buendia.

Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso had travelled to Brazil from the UK and as soon as they entered the country, the authorities had forbidden them from playing the match and they were asked to enter isolation before leaving the country.

These three players had entered Brazil from the UK which is on the red list and under national law, travellers from the UK must complete 14 days of isolation after they land in the country.