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If there were any doubts whether Lionel Messi was feeling prepared for the upcoming World Cup, they've surely been put to bed now.
The Argentina forward starred in his country's 5-0 win over the UAE on Wednesday night and chipped in with a sensational goal in the process.
The extraordinary finish sparked frenzy on social media as a number of fans took it as a sign that the PSG star is 'ready to claim the World Cup' in Qatar later this month.
Lionel Messi scored a sensational goal to give his side a 4-0 advantage of the UAE
Messi is preparing for what is likely to be his last ever World Cup finals appearance
In the 44th minute of the friendly, Argentina put together their best move of the match. Brighton's Alexis MacAllister neatly backheeled the ball to Messi, before shifting it to Angel Di Maria.
The Juventus winger chopped inside before giving the ball back to the PSG star, and the rest was vintage Messi. He shaped up as if he was going to curl it with his left but, instead, dragged it past the defender.
Will the goal at his mercy, he took one look up
