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Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister returned to the starting XI for Argentina as they put six goals past a hapless Bolivia side in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. A hat-trick from Lionel Messi and further goals from Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez and Thiago Almada ensured Lionel Scaloni’s side came away with three points in a night that was all about their captain. Messi also set up two goals in addition to his hat-trick as he stole the show for his country to take his tally up to 846 goals for club and country. Mac Allister was left out of the squad for Argentina’s 1-1 draw against Ve…