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Messi set to sing redemption song

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

Lionel Messi begins his road to World Cup redemption tonight as Argentina take on Italy in a glamour friendly, desperate to win a major international prize to crown his glorious career.

In Barcelona’s colours, Messi has experienced nothing but success, winning eight La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns, while earning Fifa’s Ballon d’Or award five times.

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