'It was a special match' – Messi scores as Argentina play first match since Maradona death

Lionel Messi said Argentina’s World Cup qualifying draw against Chile was “special” as it was the first since the death of their legendary former captain Diego Maradona.

Messi opened the scoring with a penalty but Alexis Sanchez’s equaliser meant Argentina missed the chance to climb above Brazil and go top of the table.

“It was a special match given it was the first without Diego,” said Messi.

Argentina have not played for more than six months

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