Argentina’s Lionel Messi (right) vies for the ball with Bolivia’s Fernando Saucedo during their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers’ football match in Cordoba, Argentina, on Wednesday. AFP PHOTO
MONTEVIDEO: Lionel Messi scored his 50th international goal as Argentina notched their third straight victory in South America’s 2018 World Cup qualifying tournament, while Brazil snatched a dramatic late draw against Paraguay on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).