NEWARK // Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero believes Lionel Messi will be regarded as the world's best player until he retires from football after watching his international teammate score a hat-trick against Brazil.
The Barcelona star took his tally for the season to 82 goals for club and country after claiming the hat-trick in a friendly match in front of more than 81,000 in New Jersey.
And afterwards Aguero hailed his strike partner's performance as proof he is the best in the game.
"He does not surprise me anymore," he said. "He is the world's best player, no question about it.
"He won three Ballon d'Or and he is competing for another one. He will be the best player in the world until he retires."
Argentina fielded a near full-strength side, while Brazil opted for a younger-looking Olympic-style squad.
But it was Brazil who struck first, with Romulo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute
Messi then struck back to give Argentina a 2-1 lead with goals in the 31st and 34th minute, before Oscar levelled the game ten minutes into the second half.
Hulk converted a corner kick dropped by goalkeeper Sergio Romero, but Argentina rallied three minutes later when Federico Fernandez scored from an Aguero corner.
Messi completed the comeback late in the game when he picked up the ball at midfield, charged ahead and blasted a left-footed shot from 21 yards that went in just below the crossbar.
And afterwards, he admitted he was delighted to find the net against Argentina's old rivals.
"Despite being a friendly, it is always nice to defeat Brazil," he said afterwards.
"I'm also very happy with my three goals, it's not common see seven goals in Argentina versus Brazil"
Indoor cricket World Cup:
Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23
UAE fixtures:
Men
Saturday, September 16 – 1.45pm, v New Zealand
Sunday, September 17 – 10.30am, v Australia; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Monday, September 18 – 2pm, v England; 7.15pm, v India
Tuesday, September 19 – 12.15pm, v Singapore; 5.30pm, v Sri Lanka
Thursday, September 21 – 2pm v Malaysia
Friday, September 22 – 3.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 3pm, grand final
Women
Saturday, September 16 – 5.15pm, v Australia
Sunday, September 17 – 2pm, v South Africa; 7.15pm, v New Zealand
Monday, September 18 – 5.30pm, v England
Tuesday, September 19 – 10.30am, v New Zealand; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Thursday, September 21 – 12.15pm, v Australia
Friday, September 22 – 1.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 1pm, grand final
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