Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria. Then he scored again. And again.

Lionel Messi became the second player to score in five World Cups, giving defending champion Argentina an early 1-0 lead over Algeria

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The 26-year-old had been in jail since May 19 after violating the terms of his probation

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been released from a Texas jail after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation

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Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title

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