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Majestic Messi breaks Iranian hearts with 90th minute winner

A famous 0-0 draw was on the cards until Lionel tipped the table.

ARGENTINA BEAT IRAN 1-0 after Lionel Messi curled in an injury time winner to spare his country’s blushes.

The Barcelona striker jinked inside his man at the edge of his box to send a shot arcing into the top corner. It was hard luck on Iran, who had several chances to win the game and a strong penalty claim that was waved away.
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It is unclear whether the Iranian captain Javad Nekounam was still as eager to get Messi’s jersey after the game as he was before:
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