Argentina pips a fighting Venezuela

        The world's best striker Lionel Messi accomplished his responsibility as the captain helping Argentina down its Latin American cousin Venezuela by a solitary goal in a FIFA international friendly here on Friday.A crowd of about 70,000 filled the giant Salt Lake Stadium to see the ruling deity of world football make an appearance.The FC Barcelona icon did not disappoint his fans as he played the entire 90 minutes and helped Nicholas Otamendi find the winner with a finely set corner in the 67th minute.

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