WATCH: Lionel Messi Provide Inch Perfect Cross To Lucas Pratto

We're running out of superlatives. Lionel Messi was at it again early in the morning bossing the World Cup qualifier against Colombia. Not only did the Argentina ace bag a superb free-kick but also contributed two assists including a delightful ball for the second not to mention a mazy run skipping past players with absolute ease.

Argentina needed their skipper to step up to the plate following their defeat to rivals Brazil. And Messi delivered an outstanding performance churning out a goal as well two assists. Messi created Lucas Pratto's goal with an exquisite ball minutes after putting them ahead.

Then Messi started to take the piss by rinsing not one but FOUR Colombian players. How good is this?!

With the game in the bag and minutes to go, Messi was still relentless. After poaching the ball, Messi ran into the box teeing up a comfortable goal for Angel Di Maria.

Some performance by Messi. Take a bow!

Topics: Lionel Messi, Argentina

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