Argentine superstar Lionel Messi didn't wait long to set the record straight against Chelsea at Camp Nou. Following the birth of his third son, Messi had all the motivation he needed to step into the pitch and show his class, and he needed less than three minutes to send the ball into the back of the net to lead the way for Los Blaugranas during the first half.
This rather special goal for Messi will have an even more special feeling for them, just in case he didn't dedicate it to his newborn...and here's why.
02:08 - Lionel Messi has scored the fastest goal of his career (Barcelona and Argentina). Ray. pic.twitter.com/CcGY4InWmy
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Here's a closer look at his goal.
Images: Messi scoring from a tight angle against Chelsea #fcblive pic.twitter.com/3YwSCgz44A
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