Who else but him? In a most perilous situation after their surprise setback against Saudi Arabia (1-2), Argentina relied on their national emblem, Lionel Messi. The Albiceleste superstar was able to take responsibility for delivering a nation that had put its hopes of survival in this World Cup between its feet, Saturday in Doha against Mexico (2-0 victory).
With a low shot on the ground from the entrance to the opposing area, Messi found Guillermo Ochoa’s side netting in the 64th minute of play. Before entering a total trance when going to celebrate his goal, his second in this edition, terribly important for his selection. Evidenced by this sequence filmed at the time of his goal from the Albiceleste fan zone in Qatar.
Almost in tears, overwhelmed by intense emotion, the “Pulga” scored its 8th achievement in the World Cup, joining the ranking of the best Argentine scorers in the Diego Maradona tournament. Messi, who is playing his last World Cup, is only 2 units away from Gabriel Batistuta, whom he will try to join on the third and final day against Poland on Wednesday (8 p.m.). Even in the round of 16, if Argentina manages to snatch their ticket with their genius.