Messi and son clash on FIFA 18 as Nigeria defeat Argentina

- Lionel Messi and his son Thiago were home on Tuesday night playing games when Argentina were being taught football lesson by the Super Eagles

- Nigeria defeated the South Americans 4-2 in a tough international friendly match played in Russia

- Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi scored two goals that helped Nigeria to win the match

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on Tuesday night, November 14 missed Argentina's friendly game against the Super Eagles who won the encounter 4-2 in Russia.

Many football lovers were of the views that Lionel Messi would have helped his country against the former African champions in the friendly match.

But while Argentina were receiving lashes from the Super Eagles in an explosive encounter, Lionel Messi and his 5-year-old son Thiago were busy playing FIFA 18 at home.

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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Alex Iwobi scored two wonderful goals for Nigeria to defeat Argentina in a tough friendly match in Russia.

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Source: Legit.ng