The 25-year-old opened scoring after 15 minutes, with a crisp drive from distance, before setting up the second goal. He scored from the spot shortly before half-time, after he was brought down and got the third, after a well-worked move.
His three goals took him to 35 goals – level with Hernan Crespo, but 21 goals behind Gabriel Batistuta, who remains on top.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Messi said: "Having overtaken Maradona is not important. The main thing was to end this friendly well as a team, which isn't easy ahead of the holidays."
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