After 3 months of suspension of Lionel Messi from international duty for Argentina, the talisman returned on Friday against their fellow south American foe Brazil. The suspense was high and the people could wait no longer to watch their king return to the national team. Being who he is, the Five times Ballon d'or winner ensured the wait was worth it, thus, making sure he became the difference in their Friday friendly match encounter with Tite's Brazil. You will recall that Lionel Messi was suspended by CONMEBOL during the Copa which was hosted in Brazil. The Argentine captain had expressed his displeasure in relation to how the match officials were going about the games, and also called the South American football body Corrupt. With Messi having served his suspension accordingly, his return to the squad bolstered the Albeceleste and added more dreadfulness to the team heading into the game. The game which took place Riyadh ended in a 1-0 win for Argentina, thanks to the lone goal scored by Lionel Messi himself. The in form Barcelona captain who have continued to make headlines announced his return in a grand style, as his effort was all that Argentina needed to extend Brazil's streak without a win since after Copa America.

This loss to Argentina means that Tite's side have failed to record any win in their five games now, that's basically since they lifted the Copa America, and it begs the question, whether Brazil are now becoming complacent after winning their continental trophy. The Three months suspension prevented Messi from taking part in Argentina's last four matches. Well, I think Scaloni will be glad to bench Messi against teams like Chile, Paraguay etc just to reserve him for a Brazil match. Though it was a friendly game, I can tell you there is always more attached to Argentina vs Brazil games, it's more than just the trophies and wins, it's also has to do with pride and dominance. Little wonder why they refer to their games as Superclasico de las Americas, it's the South American clone of Spanish Laliga El Clasico between Barcelona and Madrid. Well, looking at that game, fortune seems to be with Scaloni's side as Gabriel Jesus failed to convert from the spot. The Brazilian front line are really missing their star boy Neymar who is still sidelined due to injury. Apart from that, Gabriel Jesus was far from his best today and even Fermino was unable to pull any stunt. With Messi back in the squad now, the team appear more ready to face any team in the world. Argentine and Barcelona fans will be hoping the Father of three stays strong for them. Welcome Lionel Messi!