World champions Argentina have come from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in a friendly international, missing inspirational injured superstar Lionel Messi.
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Benfica's Angel di Maria in the 52nd and Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister four minutes later turned the match around in Los Angeles, after Costa Rica led from Manfred Ugalde's first-half effort.
Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez wrapped up matters with 13 minutes left.
Argentina captain Messi missed the friendlies, which also included a 3-0 win over El Salvador on the weekend, with a muscle injury.
The wins will give Argentina confidence for this summer's Copa America in the US, where they are the defending champions.
Australian Associated Press
