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    "excerpt": "Lionel Messi has sent a heartfelt message to fans after Argentina's 2-0 victory over Panama in the Albiceleste's first match since winning the World Cup in December.",
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    "editor1": "<p>Lionel Messi has sent a heartfelt message to fans after Argentina&#39;s 2-0 victory over Panama in the Albiceleste&#39;s first match since winning the World Cup in December.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Thursday&#39;s friendly was played in a festive spirit as more than 80,00 people crammed into the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires to see their World Cup heroes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Many times I imagined what it could be like to return to my country as a world champion but now I have no words to explain what I feel, how grateful I am to all the people for their love,&quot; Messi said in a social media post on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Messi netted his 800th career goal and Argentina&#39;s second for the match with a superb late free-kick. The strike means he has now scored 99 times for Argentina, in addition to his 701 goals at the club level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In an emotion-charged ceremony after the match, Argentina&#39;s players lifted replica World Cup trophies as they were surrounded by their families.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;These are very, very special days and I can only tell you that I am immensely happy to see all the Argentine people enjoying and celebrating what was another success for everyone. Thank you,&quot; Messi added in his social media post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In an emotion-charged ceremony after the match, Argentina&#39;s players lifted replica World Cup trophies as they were surrounded by their families.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.cricketnmore.com\/tagging\/ipl-flashback\">IPL Tales &amp; Records<\/a><\/p>\r\n",
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