Lionel Messi does it again! Can he take Argentina deep into the World Cup? | ESPN FC

On ESPN FC Daily, Kay Murray, Luis Miguel Echegaray and Gab Marcotti talk all things Lionel Messi and Argentina after their 2-0 win over Mexico that keeps them alive in the World Cup.

[jarvisblake]

Leo was literally in chains entire first half, and the moment his chains loosen a bit he slashes right through the heart of the Mexican team.Goat🐐🔥🔥

[blac-whit]

he did say we need to believe. He didn’t let us down

[LNLBD]

This game was the mental turnover for Argentina in the tournament. This team is really strong and they have proved it when they did beat tough teams like Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Italy. I think the loss against Saudi Arabia was due to underestimation. The team had 36 games unbeaten, the Argentine medias were acting as if the trophy is 100% certain, some players showed arrogant attitude saying that the group is easy, etc. The loss had to bring them back on the ground and make them realize that they need to fight hard like they did in 2021. The Mexico game was mostly mental challenge which they passed. Now I hope they will show their true abilities.

[saadtheman]

This is how the GOAT respond to unnecessary criticism.

Lionel Messi is simply in a class of his own. With or without World Cup. The World may never get to witness extraordinary talent like him again.

The "GREATEST" of All Time 🤞🇦🇷🔥❤️

[damifash]

If Messi wins a World Cup with the Argentina I watched so far

There ain’t no GOAT debate no cap
It’ll be the biggest carry job I’ve ever seen

[Jeff_x]

WHEN THEY NEEDED HIM MOST HE DELIVERED

[sanmateoflights]

He is magical but needs a bit more support from other attackers in the team.
The 1986 team had Diego Maradona helped by Jorge Valdano and Burruchaga scoring a lot of goals.

[billydedon]

Argentina need to be more brave and swift with their passing and should also play with high intensity.

[Otto-]

Lisandro Martinez was great, Manchester United got serious defender he’s so calm on the ball

[kannanramiah]

Cometh the hour, cometh the man - Messi is always Messi who delivers. Goal and an assist in unpredictable times. He is simply magician.

[timmyggztv]

What is football without Messi one of the greatest of all time this guy a legend for real

[Primoschiros]

Enzo has to start Lisandro martinez too . And Mac allister . Lautaro rotate with julian Álvarez

[sportsartv]

🐐 Maradona

World Cup Titles - 1
Knockout Goals - 4
Goals - 8
Assists - 8
Chances Created - 66
Fouls Received - 152
Position - Midfield CAM
Matches - 21

[fikilemkhize]

One thing this Argentina team needs is pace

[shawkatmohammad]

Argentina is a good team he can carry but he needs his team to keep that good performance and they can do it

[KK-fims]

They still have no chance of going deep unless they set aside favoritism and make use of their best players. I hope they would not dare bench Enzo and Lisandro again. Now Paulo Dybala needs to be put in in place of Alvarez. Leo will play even better with someone like Dybala taking away a couple of defenders and contributing to creativity on the pitch like Lo Celso used to do.

[MilgrineGenio]

The two veterans, Messi and Di Maria, delivered the first goal for Argentina.

[Emwest]

Emi Martínez is an underrated asset to the 🇦🇷 National Team

[VasileIuga]

Messi, Di Maria and Lautaro aren't very dinamic, but neither one of them is a pure striker, the midfield can't hold the ball or move it forward and the defence does not have the height and speed to stop the great strikers.

[triplex]

Who else felt this massive inner joy and relieve when MESSI scored that u wanted to move thru ur Panel to hug GOD of football❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌