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Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with teammate Ever Banega after scoring a free-kick against Panama during the Copa America Centenario football tournament in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on June 10, 2016. / AFP / OMAR TORRES (Photo cre
Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with teammate Ever Banega after scoring a free-kick against Panama during the Copa America Centenario football tournament in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on June 10, 2016. / AFP / OMAR TORRES (Photo creOMAR TORRES/Getty Images

Lionel Messi Returns from Injury, Hits 19-Minute Hat-Trick for Argentina

Sean Swaby
Jun 10, 2016

The world waited for Lionel Messi to make his Copa America debut, and when he did, it was magic. 

After recovering from injury, the Argentina magician came on as a substitute in the 61st minute and promptly delivered a hat-trick by the 87th. 

Because it's what Lionel Messi does. 

His first goal came seven minutes in. 

Ten minutes later, he scored an absolutely sensational free-kick. 

For good measure, he made his hat-trick. 

If he keeps up at this rate, we imagine the new bearded look will stay.  

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