Messi's Argentina fall in Paraguay

World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. Lionel Messi nearly invisible as La Albiceleste disappointingly fall in World Cup qualifying road match to La Albirroja. The Albiceleste captain was powerless to prevent his side dropping more points in World Cup qualifying.

Paraguay pulled off a stunning home victory 2-1 thanks to a second-half header from Omar Alderete.

Things started off well for the visitors, with Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez finding the back of the net just 11 minutes into the World Cup qualifier in Asuncion. Paraguay responded quickly, though, drawing level in the 19th minute off a genuinely stupendous overhead kick from Antonio Sanabria.

Argentina have now dropped points in three of their last four World Cup qualifiers. Despite the dip in form, they remain top of the South American standings, with 22 points, ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Peru.