Lionel Messi scores his first goal of the World Cup off a gorgeous pass just minutes into Argentina's must-win match

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Just minutes into Argentina's must-win match against Nigeria, Lionel Messi snapped his cold streak to find the back of the net and give his team an early lead.

• Lionel Messi ended his World Cup goal drought with a marvelous opening strike just minutes into Argentina's match against Nigeria.
• It was an critical goal for Argentina, as the team needs a win over Nigeria in order to keep its World Cup hopes alive.
• The goal was set up by a beautiful pass from Éver Banega, and gave Argentina the early lead it needed to breath a little easier, but the outcome of the Iceland-Croatia match could still decide the group.
• You can watch Messi's goal below

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