Lionel Messi, Argentina prepare for FIFA World Cup 2018 glory

Argentina's Lionel Messi poses for a photo with a fan during a training session in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 27, 2018. (AP)

Updated on: May 30, 2018 3:50 PM IST

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Argentina's Lionel Messi poses for a photo with a fan during a training session in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 27, 2018. (AP)

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Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero in training ahead of their friendly vs Haiti in Buenos Aires. (REUTERS)

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Even during training, Messi found time to wave to the fans in attendance. (REUTERS)

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Lionel Messi even interacted with some fans in between training. (AP)

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Fans of Argentina show a flag with the images of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Javier Mascherano. (REUTERS)

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Once it was time for the game vs Haiti, Lionel Messi was all business. (REUTERS)

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Messi put in a magnificent performance as Argentina routed Haiti 4-0. (AP)

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Messi scored a hat-trick and assisted one goal. (AP)

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Messi will be keen to avoid the heartbreak of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (REUTERS)

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Argentina might not be favourites but with Lionel Messi in their ranks, they will always be a threat. (AFP)