FULL REACTION: Messi & Argentina defeat Lewandowski & Poland, 2-0 | ESPN FC

The ESPN FC crew reacts to Argentina's 2-0 win over Poland in the 2022 World Cup. Both teams advance to the Round of 16.
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[@the_bidex_]

EVEN AS A MESSI FAN I KNEW THAT WASN'T A PENALTY

[@yashpatil5465]

Stop pretending to be a Messi fan, u clearly r that fraud penaldo's fan 😂😂😂

[@nathancharles7043]

I said the samething maybe thats why it didnt go in

[@xefecktgaming2024]

@@nathancharles7043 nah it didn’t go in cause Messi doesn’t change his penalty shots.

[@solodolotrevino]

No era penal :(

[@Trance18]

Messi has nothing to do with it , he was smacked on the face and it was natural for him to feel the contact and fall down but that Ref with VAR and still called it was embarrassing

[@MrbigballsMemes]

I loved Messi singing with the fans with a broad smile at the end 😍😍

[@eklavya_kumar]

Messi's importance to this team goes unrecognised in many ways. People think messi is important as he scores and creates goals. But there's whole lot to it, argentina gets numerical advantage in midfield because 3-4 opponents always remain around messi to restrict his movement. Messi has been so accurate in his passes that his ball switch to acuna has always been accurate and landed dangerously.

[@jaykalirai9111]

Unrecognised lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@dylangoncalves6382]

Correction its not messi but missy sounds better 😂

[@mncedisimfungquza9320]

Wow, Messi has reached rock bottom people hyping him up for running around and not giving the ball away.

[@egsyy1918]

@@mncedisimfungquza9320 for not giving the ball away?! I mean what do u want from a CAM?! Just for once, for once I want you to watch his heat map, and watch where he was playing majority of the game, watch the amount of big chances he created, watch how many key passes he made. It's true it goes unrecognized because people don't realize how tough it is to make those pin point passes even when u have almost 4 players surrounding you at all times, he attracts so many players to himself which in return opens up a lot of spaces for others, u won't realize that because u never ever stepped foot in a football field before, majority of football fans are like that. I have been a CAM because I have liked to control the game, and ik how important it is to have someone who can attract good no of players to themselves. And i will also like to add how important it is to have a properly functioning midfield when u do that role. And Messi had it this game. Again, I understand u don't realise how tough it is and it's alright, I mean. But again, just for once look at his heat map.

[@beastplays4806]

@@dylangoncalves6382 clown laughing at his own "joke"

[@Bilnation]

Good that somebody actually says something good about Messi’s performance today. He was brilliant despite the missed pen.

[@romeoowusuagyemangagyemang6764]

He’s always and forever and will never find replacement in this life…

[@setiop6788]

Messi passes are the best in this game ever.

[@luisfernando5998]

@@romeoowusuagyemangagyemang6764 maybe next life ?

[@waynesmith7244]

don't cry for me Argentina......

[@Jorge-oo2ih]

Bro, how many times did he lose the ball today

[@akbarca7283]

This is the team that built around/for Messi. Pressing to get the ball back was insane this game. Polish doesn't have a clue in the first half.

[@NocturnalIntuition]

As a polak they tend to have weak game plans . In this one it was park the bus and go through on goal difference if they didn’t draw. It technically worked but by a hair.

[@jabastinrenu]

It's fixed guys

[@ava1431]

@@jabastinrenu that’s what I felt

[@drago0n10]

I hope they replicate this in up-coming matches.

[@vo67]

@@jabastinrenu how would it be fixed ? Can you tell me

[@saadtheman1]

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 fans: “Where is Messi?” Messi: “I’m here at the round 16” 😃

[@JustStuey]

Thanks to his teammates

[@viral.clips.every.day.]

@@JustStuey dont forget his goal against mexico

[@luukluther8605]

Thanks to cheating and FIFA making sure they didn't get eliminated.

[@KwakuKyeiBaffour]

@@JustStuey yeah, because Messi is supposed to play alone

[@leroyarnold5740]

They are allowed to say it they did their part.

[@lisandrogallo]

I am argentinian and I have to say, kudos for Szczęsny. He played alone. It was Argentina vs Szczęsny the whole game.

[@rudycast8503]

You should pray to not meet Brasil in the semifinals. I see many mistakes in Argentina defense. It’s a problem against teams that attack well just like Brazil and France.

[@bunnythebunbalboa]

@@rudycast8503 we want to meet them again :) we also wanto to meet France or England, you don't understand how much we love challenges.

[@umairm6902]

@@rudycast8503 already beat Brazil in copa final, will surely beat them again not an issue

[@Saiputera]

Lewis nowhere to be found. Dude barley touch the ball lmao 😂😂

[@FoodGurudevs]

What everybody is missing is that Argentina is peaking at a right time.

[@rabintamang7081]

That wasn't a penalty at all but despite missing penalty he was the best player on the pitch.his ability to find his teammates and break the defence with a single pass is incomparable. He created so many chances but his teammates couldn't capitalize

[@khosta6690]

No he wasn't the best player, tf

[@Ab-cz7lj]

@@khosta6690 he got a rating of 8.2. second best rating of the game. Go and check the stats. Even after missing penalty , see his rating

[@darkeralchemist4055]

@@khosta6690 bro you watch Football? Messi opened up Defense for Allista to be free to shoot. Look at the D-box when Messi ran and opened it up

[@Icy.prawin]

@@khosta6690 ignore him he’s just messi hater

[@tonymontana4143]

Lol anyone that doesn’t dickride messi is a hater?

[@bhaskardugana1623]

They played like champions today. Vamos Argentina

[@Kanal5909]

After reading the first sentence I thought you were writing about Poland.

[@deepmouse123]

Glad he missed that penalty. Don’t want any bad karma down the line

[@mehyeah2931]

Agreed

[@maxphilly]

Getting hit in the face by the gk is pretty bad..

[@kevinethan5751]

@@mehyeah2931 exactly

[@danielredziniak2996]

@@maxphilly a touch*

[@yunikbcule1388]

Being a messi fan I'm so happy he missed that pen. I don't understand ref and Var any more lol

[@NJ-jc9iq]

Same VAR has been ridiculous this WC

[@dpak39977]

Exactly.. the moment that was called penalty I was paying for him to miss(I won't be confident with messi penalty anyway)

[@ashaazimroz9775]

@@NJ-jc9iq It's not VARs fault it all goes back to the rules of football, the real issue at hand.

[@NJ-jc9iq]

@@ashaazimroz9775 That's true but VAR has been so inconsistent. What annoys me is that this could have easily not been called a penalty in another game or by a different crew. It's been all over the place in terms of how strictly they enforce the rules. Either way just glad we still won the game despite the miss.

[@dpak39977]

@@b.t4604 that's a childish response

[@rumpelja4922]

Enzo Fernandez a real player.

[@Godplayzdice]

Benfica boy

[@TanayVaidya]

@@Godplayzdice Benfica seems to produce insane talent after insane talent. Their entire infrastructure is underrated.

[@keenanvanzile]

@@TanayVaidya facts

[@inshankc5492]

@@TanayVaidya he is developed in River Plate but the scouting of Benfica is really good. As always Benfica earning loads of money from a player transfer

[@TanayVaidya]

@@inshankc5492 I am still beyond salty that Barcelona allowed Alex Grimaldo to walk away from La Masia. He has grown into a beast. But good on Benfica for picking him out.

[@rydmerlin]

Imagine the World Cup final is decided by penalty like that one. It needs to be consequential contact. Poland remind me of Simeone’s Athletico today.

[@Trance18]

I don't think another Ref would have called it . Even Messi was surprised they called it

[@lucasliew1749]

@@Trance18 Reminds me of that Ghana penalty

[@Trance18]

@@lucasliew1749 which one ?

[@lucasliew1749]

@@Trance18 The Ghana-Portugal one. Faking a memory loss? 🤣🤣🤣

[@Trance18]

@Lucas Liew you said Ghana i thought you were talking about a Pen for Ghana , yeah that wasn't a Pen also , a clear dive but Refs these days call anything

[@hazardn2487]

This is the happiest espn crew has been since the World Cup starts 😂

[@andim.8788]

I noticed that too

[@marvin6605]

They're on messis payroll so they probably got a bonus

[@elcancion]

Totally😂

[@nishantkanwar9189]

It’s a biased crew sitting over there Specially that latino clown

[@malikethblackblade7565]

@@nishantkanwar9189 yeah anyone not sucking up to pendu is biased but Piers Morgan is fair 😂

[@kylebruna142]

I agree with Ale. It feels like something clicked today for Argentina where they realize they can all be dangerous on their own, not just dangerous through Messi. Incredible to see two great goals without much Messi involvement because now opponents face a catch 22 of crowding Messi vs guarding the other dangerous players on the Argentine team that will fill those spaces. Also Acuña has a great 1st half and produced some great chances!

[@drago0n10]

Today the rest of the inexperienced team realised they can do it in WC too, after that inspiring comeback from their Messiah against Mexico. Also, these players started to make use of messi when defenders concentrate too much on him. Its simple, they stepped up, especially De paul was so efficient, along with enzo distributed the ball so quickly which made all the difference.

[@lucasliew1749]

Finally Messi don't have to do all the carrying.

[@Godplayzdice]

Enzo was the difference

[@federicocacciamani7372]

Messi was in Cristiano Ronaldo mode. He was looking for HIS goal and do not even celebrate too much his partners goal. Sometimes he needs to pass more often the ball instead of insist with his classic plays because Argentina national team is bigger and more important than even Lionel Messi.

[@lucasliew1749]

@@federicocacciamani7372 You should tell that to the guy that tried to steal his teammate’s goal

[@ThePinguPenguin]

Australia have always (only time) lost a knockout game in the FIFA World Cup to the eventual champions. In 2006, Australia won in the penalties in the playoff against a South American nation, and they were in a group which had the Defending Champions, they made it out of the group and lost the Round of 16 match to Italy. Italia went on to win the final. Everything is the same this time as well, only difference is this time it’s Argentina who will take the place of Italy.

[@spaceinvader992]

Australia have nothing to lose and Argentina are the hot favourite. Pressure does funny things so we'll see...

[@ThePinguPenguin]

@@spaceinvader992 of course… I just gave a stat and made a connection. But may the best team on the day win. Good luck to both 🇦🇷 and 🇦🇺

[@spaceinvader992]

@@ThePinguPenguin you bet mate and even though I'm Aussie it would be great to see Messi get a world cup winners medal...maybe in 4 years hopefully🙏 🤞👍

[@dylangoncalves6382]

Not if it depends on messi... Wait my bad i meant missy 😂

[@luciuskaesar6409]

Yes, 2006 Italian player took a dive and won the penalty which saw them through. Italy were down to 10 men and Aussies had a really good chance of advancing. But look what's happened to them since. Disasters in 2010 and 2014 and then, for the first time failing to qualify back to back 2018 and now. Karma always comes back ...

[@naeem9188]

Beware of the team that starts badly and starts improving as the tournament progresses.

[@yurnerolanaya3768]

like Spain 2010

[@dylangoncalves6382]

Everyone is really scared of missy and his exceptional penalties.. Missy will win it all 😂

[@Ruka_Sarashina777]

They didn't really improve, it's bcuz of subs like Alvarez n Fernandez who started

[@happyboizcrew3878]

@@dylangoncalves6382missy has more goals than penaldo 😂 cry

[@jesucristobostero3287]

@@Ruka_Sarashina777 go to watch tenis You fool

[@diogobarata6346]

As a benfica fan I am so proud to have Enzo in our team!

[@mittao86]

At age 35, Messi still deliver at the highest level. Its good to see other player deliver when Messi dosent score

[@ImTheGoat-]

Szczęsny has the 2nd best goalkeeper performance in World Cup history. Imagine if he had an average night easily 5-7 goals

[@billbit9988]

truee 👍

[@orange_penis]

Not really since most of those saved shots were directly towards the gk. Any good gk is expected to save those.

[@G4MBIT]

@@orange_penis it’s called positioning.

[@orange_penis]

@@G4MBIT it ain't positioning when the keeper barely moves and the attacker shoot right at the middle of the goal post every time.

[@ferigeooo9583]

2nd best?which one is the best

[@zarxik259]

Losing their first game can make Argentina dangerous, bc they out for blood in every matches.

[@Swimmerman100]

Reminded me of how Spain lost their first game in 2010. Sometimes have to be humbled/reality check so can properly approach things

[@SNP-1999]

One thing is clear - Poland will have to play a completely different game if they want to have even a remote chance against France. I felt sorry for both Mexico and Saudi Arabia because both teams really did play good football and attempted to score goals - unlike Poland yesterday.

[@Andy224]

Poland totally missed the shot to be the best of the group. Still glad they’ve advanced to the next round

[@hannajablonska2880]

you feel sorry for Saudi or Mexico or not the fact is Poland gone forward. Polish team's football maybe is not beautiful but effective

[@Arcadius8]

@@hannajablonska2880 Effective once every 36 years.

[@hannajablonska2880]

@@Arcadius8 even every 36 years is still effective. Poland is in top 16 and they left behind 100 other national teams

[@EthanCruise]

Actually Poland attempted to score a goal and got one. Saudi Arabia scored it for them LOL

[@kakov78]

The river plate products are real good ( alvarez and Fernandez). 👏 👏 👏

[@3dd3cheetosdoritos11]

Ale definitely representing Argentina in that studio 😄

[@MarioHernandez-kg3dv]

Messi gave hope and confidence to his team by making the first goal.

[@Andy224]

Huh? He didn’t make any goals on that match

[@MarioHernandez-kg3dv]

@@Andy224 last game

[@xrpedro]

You’re Right. The momentum carried over into this game

[@SwanMelodia]

@@Andy224 it's not always about a goal lol look at his assists

[@dylangoncalves6382]

@@SwanMelodia actually no goal no assist for missy against poland... Nice day for all missy fans 😂

[@messc6517]

Argentina has now arrived to the world cup

[@kpshenoy23]

Well they also press and run like crazy. Enzo Fernandez such a postive for them in the centre of the midfield. Argentina deserve to go through as group toppers.

[@hbinitials7]

Just glad for argentina from the bottom of the group to top ❤️

[@nanaamankwaa9285]

Give credit where it’s due… Poland wanted to play on the counter but Argentina stopped them

[@mistersystem7281]

The guy saying that Poland didn't deserve to get out of the group certainly forgot that Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2:0, to which Argentina lost. Also, Mexico only tied with Poland, because Lewandowski missed the penalty kick. Getting out of the group is based on 3 games played, not one. Argentina was clearly better than Poland today, but Poland with a win and a tie surely deserved to be where they are. Have in mind, that Poland didn't need to play offensively in this game, as even a loss almost certainly guaranteed Poland to get out of the group. I don't think Argentina would be so happy today if this was a round of 8 game, where defensive playing does not benefit anyone. Let's see how Poland plays against France, which btw, is a much stronger team than Argentina. If they play like they did today, I will agree with the critics, but if Poland plays a completely different game, I will expect today's critics to apologize for their comments about Polish team.

[@user-bj5ys4wn3s]

Yes they didnt . Mexico outplayed them and also played much better those three games

[@munib_07]

@@user-bj5ys4wn3s 😂😂😂 that's why they are out of the competition

[@tcmcity51]

Yes but I can't help but feel like Mexico would have given France a better challenge meanwhile if Poland play like they did today France will run riot on them

[@hannajablonska2880]

don't expect an apology from them. And as for the Polish team, they have long said that they are only interested in efficiency.

[@hannajablonska2880]

@@user-bj5ys4wn3s and they are on the way back home. it doesn't matter who was more efficient, what matters is who was more effective

[@marcin8676]

we are lucky to not lose 5-0

[@pointer8536]

Only becoz of Poland gk

[@speedking7224]

You got France next lol

[@mubarakhussain6606]

Ur gk was something else man🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@surajdawadi2179]

@@dantekratos5395 u r a total helmet lol

[@alieulukullay1119]

@@dantekratos5395 thats what hes saying dummy

[@amirhossain5047]

Love Messi,,, Love Argentina,,, From Bangladesh,,,

[@dylangoncalves6382]

Love missy

[@shehankapadia5034]

@@dylangoncalves6382 pendu gonna complain to pier morgan Penaldo greatness 😅😅

[@subratamahapatra7562]

Yes even as a messi fan I knew that was not a pen and I also didnt want argentina to win like that. It was a total dominance by argentina and Messi has his best game today despite missing the penalty..I saw Argentina just like they were before the WC not Messi dependencia.

[@rod11best92]

Shaka you forget Argentina beat Brazil lol 😂😂 The team is playing well

[@janemin3128]

As a Messi fan its little sad to see him lose the ball that often now, his body can't keep up with his brain commands anymore but his passing and vision is still best out there.

[@kevinethan5751]

💯

[@rishabhaniket1952]

Moreno’s last point was very poignant about fans having full faith in Messi.

[@akeembrown8888]

well played Alvarez well played Argentina 🏆🏆🏆🏆😉🇦🇷🔥💯

[@dregen8662]

The refs of this match should be punished so hard....that penalty...dear God

[@outthewindowproductions9212]

That dive against ghana is a disgrace by Penaldo to a 300 year old sport . After insulting multiple coaches blaming his own teammates and trying to steal goal from his own countrymen penaldo is now trying to insult a 300 year old sport of football by diving against Ghana and no VAR check also shooting the ball into the net after referee already blown the whistle and talking to portugal players. Only player to win CRIMINAL D'or after assaulting a child and 6 sexual assault cases.

[@vaevictis_]

@@outthewindowproductions9212Jesus man the fanboy rage of Messi/Ronaldo fans is truly astounding! I really hope your a teenager

[@Gefionius]

Blame the stupid FIFA rules

[@assanierdor4299]

Go ask the ref about the penalty on Ronaldo I'll wait

[@PaYaB_005]

Should never be a penalty, sadly it's right by the rules.. This has to change!

[@mamadousy9632]

Poland are sooo Poor omg Saudi fans: Where is Messi? Messi: I am in the Round of 16 😂

[@asimpleguy9667]

Saudi just got over confidence

[@trigueiros113]

Enzo its the new modric. Total player

[@ThatMemoryIsAlive]

Men of culture 05:24 🌚🌝

[@phutimasipa9225]

😂😂

[@utsavbasu1048]

😎

[@rohambahraee]

When the referee called for the pen and the camera showed Szczęsny I told my dad that he's a great penalty saver and he's probably going to save it. With the confidence that I saw in him and that he was relaxed I became 100% sure that he will save it and he did. He's just world class and one of the reasons that Saudi Arabia didn't advanced. I think Saudi Arabia and Canada are good team and they lost to experience than anything else. I think they have a lot to offer in the future. Messi was great in this game and he showed why he's one of the best players of all time. He's linking, dribbling players like nothing and passes are all great. The pass for the second goal was excellent

[@maximusprometheus6149]

I can't help but feel that Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been given so many gifts by FIFA and refereeing it's shocking. They really are pushing for a Argentina-portugal final.

[@kingexclusivo]

Can’t say I blame them, that would be the most seen sporting event of all time

[@MrKaravaj]

Portugal will fail by hands of someone in semis (they usually screw it up at world cups)

[@internetfam902]

@@MrKaravaj this isn't the Portuguese team of old.

[@jorsam8846]

Oh yes, like that so called technology in the ball call. They've been robbing ronaldo from day 1, go see the goal v Serbia that puts them in the WC22, but got called back, the ref apologized but no difference, portugal has to go to playoffs

[@devgupta66]

Brilliant point

[@mmehdi3437]

Messi played amazing last night, sure he missed the penalty but even that was a good penalty, the keeper made an amazing save

[@dylangoncalves6382]

Missys performance was brilliant 😂

[@neunzehnvierundachtzig]

He was carried by the team

[@medalgearsalad1419]

After the 2nd goal, Poland were lost. Can't be playing like that in a WC.

[@khal7702]

wonder how ur country would do against Argentina

[@medalgearsalad1419]

@@khal7702 We'd be fudged side ways and then some, but hopefully then my people would start calling it football.

[@nike7503]

People talking about missed penalty after that miss still he get 8.2 rating. Think about his performance ❤

[@dylangoncalves6382]

Missys performance was exceptional... MISSY 😂

[@RawMaterialENT]

In the last 3 games between Argentina v Brazil Argentina won 2 and drew another.. They know how to beat Brazil

[@prakashkhanal5851]

I am still waiting for "was that a penalty" title

[@redblade37]

Having defeat in the title is generous. It was an out-right slaughter. GK saved them from a 6-0 thrashing

[@sunnycriti9809]

Messi showed great leadership, great passing.I totally agree with Shaka

[@berbesso]

Acuna for Argentina was horrific today!!

[@sean8736]

He was terrible in the final 3rd.

[@24keys93]

Last game also

[@Gaelico69]

*acuña*

[@adithyadineshan7393]

Messi what a perfomance 🔥🔥

[@JustStuey]

What? 😂😂😂

[@adithyadineshan7393]

@@JustStuey Messi what a perfomance accurate passes,big chance creating , dribbling Ronaldo can do it dribbling

[@JustStuey]

@@adithyadineshan7393 He had a shocking performance. Only Messi fans will try to lie and cover it up by his side passing and chance creation

[@adithyadineshan7393]

@@JustStuey you search in KZbin messi vs Poland and watch the video

[@benedictchinweuba5820]

What? 🤣

[@MegaUjj]

I still don't see Argentina and Portugal, both of them going through past the quarter finals stage. As good as Argentina was today, Poland were horrendous.

[@Almin88]

It was not the result everyone was looking for in terms of Argentina needing to show a world champion performance but it was a game that showed that even against a team that needs to defend with 5,6 or even 7 men at the back they can find the small mistakes and punish the team. They could have easily won 4-0 or 5-0 if the poland GK didnt turn into prime Casillas-Buffon-Neuer

[@thebeastjack6806]

That was a good strike by messi the keeper was too good for that

[@nikkrelj471]

Nah jt wasn't cause it was at the high that is the easiest to save

[@G4MBIT]

Dropping hapless Papu Gomez was the reason for Argentina’s success.

[@Mac.Vaidya]

Anyone had the vibe of prime Barca's tiki-taka... watching Argentina yesterday!! Or it just me?? 😅😄

[@mericiasoares4319]

Me too 🤚🏽

[@memorympambela129]

All supporters who were skeptical after the famous loss to Saudi Arabia you see what i meant. It was wasn't over by one game now we are in the last 16 toping the group. Argentina is the real deal.

[@simbaking6338]

Argentina topping their group..congrats!!

[@balerion77]

I was supporting ARGENTINA but prayed they'd win without that penalty. It's ridiculous that decision.

[@DIAKOURSHEET]

Ur not the only one, image the penaldo fandoms

[@awasist]

Dont matter they won ....pen saved ....didnt win because of it😐😐😐😐stop talking about it geez social media man

[@DIAKOURSHEET]

@@awasist chill out we r not talking about ur mom

[@DiReal_Donclassy]

Shaka, Alvarez scored the second goal Not Fernández. As a Liverpool fan i can't help but show my admiration for Alvarez. This young chap is the future of Argentina and City. Congrats to Brigton too having their own MacAllister on the scoreboard.

[@imanishay]

Messi gets gifted penalty after penalty and nothing said Ronaldo gets a penalty and wow the world goes insane

[@totalbodyperformancefitnes4813]

He missed… why would the world focus care about a missed pk?

[@daniaaal]

Because Ronaldo scored that penalty and hence the three points would be affected by a dubious decision. Messi missed the penalty so the game was decided elsewhere. Not that hard to read unless you just want to find something to bash about

[@imanishay]

@Danial Rosli but portugals penalty wasnt dubious it was a foul. Messi has had 2 penalties this world cup and neither was a foul

[@imanishay]

@@totalbodyperformancefitnes4813 just stating facts 2 dodgy penalties already this world cup no word at all.

[@saswatsenapati7870]

I feel more happy for the team the youngest played so well ❤️ Mac allister, alverez, Acuna played so well

[@alansmith4655]

Scaloni needs to keep faith in them. They all play great and deserve to start.

[@sean8736]

Acuna was rubbish

[@HapPawhere]

Acuna need to practice his execution a lot because he kinda waste some chances

[@saswatsenapati7870]

@@HapPawhere yeah exactly...felt the same.. some preety good changes. And he has potential to become of the best side backs

[@sukumarcv10]

Yes we as a Messi fans accept that's not a Penalty. But Messi has a spectacular game after that. Time God he missed that goal otherwise that would be a robbery. Vamos Messi and Argentina 💪💪

[@dylangoncalves6382]

You are now the new missy fans 😂

[@josephowusu6022]

Leo Messi is a football legend and one of the all time greats.

[@zeke..]

he did not deserve the penalty in the first place. the ball doesn’t lie!

[@Andy224]

I agree. That was complete BS

[@ayushsinha7183]

Messi was too good❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jaykalirai9111]

Yes amazing goal from penalty

[@ayushsinha7183]

@@jaykalirai9111 this kiddo do not anything about football😂😂😂😂 penaldo fan😂😂

[@andradempagon466]

VAMOS ARGENTINA 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Cant loose this WC

[@cf6096]

Messi ignoring Lewandowski handshake would be 3 episodes of talking points on this show….. Such bias people, so much hate

[@squirtbitch3421]

We’re is Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦????? 😅

[@lexkanyima2195]

It's there own fault

[@wishteko]

learn to spell if you’re gonna make a joke

[@squirtbitch3421]

@@wishteko Atleast you understood Mr Perfection

[@yester9037]

What are you an Argentina fan gloating because you finished above the Saudi's.High standards

[@asimpleguy9667]

Saudi is just a nooby team when compared to Argentina standards and their history, Saudi beating Argentina is like a miracle in football

[@frafrafrafrafra]

Deserved win but that penalty... we know.

[@awasist]

Dont matter they won ....pen saved ....didnt win because of it😐😐😐😐stop talking about it geez social media man

[@rodrigosousa9861]

@@awasistbruh, of course that matters, it's a penalty that shouldn't have existed

[@elbeekb4331]

Shaka is still confusing the past argentina of 2010 to 2018 with todays Argentina..

[@goated4684]

I like VAR and I think it reduces refs mistakes, but my problem with it is the slow motion. Slow motion makes the actions look worst than they are. I'm 100% that if the ref saw the action with the normal speed he won't give it as a pen.

[@brucetrappleton6984]

Muy bien dicho, Ale!!

[@asimpleguy9667]

Messi missed a penalty, and that wasn't even a penalty

[@damifash758]

Thank God We don’t want any undeserved goals And we definitely ain’t gonna try to steal our teammates goals

[@shishir8940]

Whenever a Defender tackles an attacker ,, and the attacker touches the ball first and moves it away and receives contact from defender soley, that's a mistimed challenge and constitutes a deadly foul . IN here too , but it's the hand this time ... It's a foul and mistimed challenge from sczesnny... Even if you are goalkeeper , you just can't go around throwing punches in everyones faces...if sczesny had touched the ball, then it would have been legal but by the looks of it it's like a punch in the face...... Doesn't matter if it was heading out or in..

[@dylangoncalves6382]

@@damifash758 ok missy fan maybe missy should score first before thinking of stealing goals. Why you so obsessed with the top international, club, ucl goalscorer? Have a nice day missy fan 😂

[@DarthwRath]

Messi's weakness is penalty and to be fair, that penalty call wasn't right. Other than that, he was still Argentina's most dangerous asset in attacking. The vision he has would make Xavi and Scholes smile. The best part of that match though was Argentina playing as a team and the youngsters being more daring. Poland however was playing too safe and Saudi won for them. It definitely felt like a 5 hour game. I bought ice cream to eat during the match. I didn't even get up and those ice creams were abandoned.

[@achu045]

What where you doing in the half ?

[@the_bidex_]

Jan is right you can't keep criticising the countries and expect a team like Poland to play a beautiful game with that kind of squad it not just possible

[@extraviews8763]

not necessarily beautiful but more like passionate, play with heart and not just leave it in Mexico's hands... like try to knock out Argentina like a real contest

[@neikomccalla2623]

So saudi have a better squad? Didn’t they play good football against the favorites? No excuse!

[@dpak39977]

@@neikomccalla2623 didn't Poland play the same way against SA ..

[@keziarampaul2453]

Aye somebody paying off those referees for these matches😂. No way that was a penalty. But Vamos Argentina!!!

[@tomjkoby2605]

Poland did what they had to do. With the players they have the effective strategy is to defend Catenaccio style for most of the game and try to sting stronger opponent once or twice.

[@AndyCampbellMusic]

Nobody talking about how so many Messi fans are saying it wasn't a penalty and shouldn't have been given..? Wasn'a bad penalty.. Goalie made a great save 13 others in the first half? Divinaldo given a penalty for an Oscar winning performance and trying to claim a goal from a ball he never touched. Not a word from Ronaldo fans... To be fair he dis distract the goalkeeper but trying to claim someone else's goal was a bit sad.... 🤷‍♂️

[@Dev10695]

As a Messi fan I wanted him to miss that penalty because it wasn’t unfair. We’re not like the Cr7 clowns who crave a win even at the expense of cheating. Wanted them to win but fairly and they did that and did it without relying on Messi to find the goals. If they can play their own game individually and as a team then they can go all the way

[@daintiestquarters3411]

Bad comments about Poland again. We know is not a great team. But Mexico and SA were NOT better. Poland deserves to go to the next round because they did what they could in a group with many mediocre teams.

[@abienaufal1657]

Im still waiting ESPN to release video who speak about messi who missed penalty, still waiting

[@siuuuuuuuu9985]

ESPN are Messi fanboys they will never release it only if its ronaldo...

[@magicjohnson5733]

@@siuuuuuuuu9985 they won’t because Messi had a good game

[@awasist]

@@siuuuuuuuu9985 Dont matter they won ....pen saved ....didnt win because of it😐😐😐😐stop talking about it geez social media man

[@danielnery4054]

you are so desperate to see people criticizing Messi, so insecure

[@daniaaal]

Because Messi had a good game regardless of the missed penalty. His performances arent dictated by his direct goal involvements.

[@mgrsunari]

I love Messi 10

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Definitely not a pen. Justice was served. But vamos Argentina!

[@floydmartyres9157]

Argentina needs Messi to press little more if they need to win against the better teams. Hopefully he's saving himself for the knockouts.

[@lexxluda1874]

Dude Messi needs to rest during matches. He’s doing fine not pressing. He plays for a team that understands this dynamic and they dont have a problem with that

[@floydmartyres9157]

@@lexxluda1874 Messi needs to rest? Why? You have Mordic running around like crazy in midfield at 37 and joining in the attack too. Messi should definitely put in more effort. Opponents get the ball to the midfield against Argentina way too easily. No one's asking him to sprint, but he should close down quicker. If Brazil and France get to the mid field easily it'll be tough for Argentina to withstand their attacks.

[@lexxluda1874]

@@floydmartyres9157 Messi and Modric are not the same kind of player, don’t produce the same amounts of outcomes and I’m a Madrid fan, if you don’t know the reason why or who first told Messi that he can walk around during matches then this convo is a waste of time.

[@DiReal_Donclassy]

I saw nearly the same Messi of 8-10years ago. Despite missing the controversial pen, he provided the much needed leadership to his team he was terrific.Huge credit to the Saudis, they are bold, tenacious, strong and technically sound. The money spent on the league has yielded a massive dividend I'm so proud of them.

[@asionyekennedy2028]

Then you didn’t watch the match

[@alanduncan1980]

This turncoat changing his mind. He picked Argentina. He should own it. Don't jump ship after their opening match. Frank picked Denmark and Canada in the final, which was a bit hopeful, but at least he stuck to his guns.

[@demianrocks2019]

Hahaha these guys keep hyping Messi. But when the players held he ball and looked for CR7 you guys complained but when it’s Messi he’s a hero here 😂😂

[@chancesareshewears]

Messi is still the finest player on this planet..watch him and the debate ends, he's so phenomenal...

[@Andy224]

Still missed his only chance to score a goal to Poland

[@neethuandthomasphotography]

@@Andy224 ​ did you really see the match , Messi was still the best on the pitch , most chances created , most key passes , most dribbles completed and most shots on target.

[@rafisaahmedkumu2708]

finest, lol

[@Andy224]

@@neethuandthomasphotography but no goal 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sumedhfootball6234]

@@Andy224 goals aren't everything

[@menotjahere9664]

They are getting better

[@tempawangdi5952]

and better and will become even better and stronger with every game now!

[@sean8736]

They will roast Australia, Netherlands struggled against Ecuador.They won't be able to handle Argentina if they get past USA.

[@Martin-ib5bj]

Congratulations Poland 🇵🇱

[@marceloarnez1491]

Yes it was a penalty. Sceszny doesn't reach the ball and hits Messi in the face. If he touches the ball it's not a penalty, but he completely missed and was late. Nothing at all like Neuer in the 2014 final, who destroys Higuain but still punches the ball away in the process. Clear penalty, if you cannot see it you are coping.

[@dregen8662]

Poland were literally nothing, not even the will of doing something, i can't see how they are going to compete against France

[@nickortiz215]

Shaka has no ball knowledge 😭

[@dmitri360logcutting3]

im an argentina fan and messi fan and to be honest im sick of these soft penalties that var and the referee or giving and im glad that penalty was saved it makes argentina work for the win even poland played a lazy game

[@Ppelesalie]

It wasn't a penalty, including the one from the first match, or even the one Ronaldo scored. But that's not the players fault. There are so many VAR controversies. Forgetting all about that Messi has been excellent today, unlucky not to score with all the bursts he had today

[@FoshoTheOne]

Title Correction *Argentina CARRIED Messi…

[@damifash758]

He carried them last game Nothing wrong in sharing the weight At least he ain’t stealing any teammates goals

[@AP-ig5pi]

@@damifash758 not to mention how many chances Messi created in this game.. this guy commentating above acts like Messi was a ghost.. Look at how accurate some of those overhead passes were, even some of his cuts behind the defence.

[@djhothead6329]

Penalty fan

[@FoshoTheOne]

@@AP-ig5pi the only ghost I say was Miss Penalty doing what she does best 🤣

[@lucasliew1749]

Now say that without crying 🤣🤣🤣Still claiming Bruno's goal? 😂😂😂

[@orizaguspita1277]

Mentality 🇦🇷

[@tharanidharan7610]

Well ESPN fc literally made like 10 headlines about Ronaldo penalty seems they are not gonna talk about Argentina penalty huh 😂🤣🤣 .