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Lionel Messi nets injury-time penalty to save Argentina from Uruguay defeat

Messi celebrates scoring against Uruguay [Courtesy]

Lionel Messi converted an added-time penalty as Argentina salvaged a 2-2 draw against their South American rivals Uruguay in a friendly in Tel Aviv.

Three days after marking his return from a three-month international ban by scoring the winner against Brazil, Messi once again underscored his value to his country.

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