U2 concert in Argentina delayed for two hours so fans could watch Lionel Messi's hat-trick

Bono Co. were scheduled to perform at 9pm at the Estadio Unico in La Plata, Argentina. Thanks to Lionel Messi, though, they didn't get to play until past 10:20pm.Barcelona's superstar put in yet another stellar display as he draggedLa Albiceleste from behind to beat Ecuador, scoring three goals in Argentina's 3-1 win.Screens either side of the stage showcased the event as fans were once again left in awe of their mercurialmaestro.Event organiser Daniel Grinbanksaid the decision was made before the concert, with the match planned inbetween warm-up act Noel Gallagherand U2 themselves."I proposed that after Noel Gallagher, who leaves at 7pm, we would televise the game of Argentina and then play U2," Grinbank confirmed.Clearly,the decisionwas a good one: fans were treated to Messi's heroics first, before being serenadedby the evergreen Irish rockers.A beautiful day indeed.See also...Russian commentator walks out on air after controversial refereeing decisionPaul Merson to play for Welsh fourth-tier outfit CaerauEx-Middlesbrough midfielder Fabio Rochemback arrested over cock-fighting allegationIn Other News... on FourFourTwo.com