FULL REACTION: Lionel Messi’s goal changed everything for Argentina vs. Mexico | ESPN FC

[@nigelkhan9278]

Over 80,000 fans witnessed first hand the genius that is Lionel Messi. You can see the burden lifted off his back when Messi scored. What a great pass from Di Maria to pick Messi out. I was very impressed by the two youngsters Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez.

[@syedakhudsiyatarannum5695]

exactly even i felt julian alvarezs introduction changed the game. He was creating spaces in the mexican backline lautaro was getting suffocated all the time. Alvarez runs into defenders that was his issue but he was creating a lot of spaces

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Full Payment Fasting Ramadan

[@Alchemist97]

Julian was all over the place

[@maxwilliam5240]

Agree

[@RG-si1qz]

C’mon… Di Maria player like absolute trash. That pass was nothing special, it was just basic possession game. Di Maria is way past his prime as well, he really needs to get on that bench.

[@mannyach8284]

Crazy the expectations on this man’s shoulder and he’s 35. A Legendary run is about to happen to conclude his story……GOAT

[@zaza-ik5ws]

@Bebeto_7 Go play Fifa kid. Dumb

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@Bebeto_7 You're so off, you're going to fall of the earth, which is flat. Messi is rated no. 1 player in Europe, so the best player in the world. Ronaldo, I couldn't find ANY rating for. He had more goals than Messi, but so effing what. He was hogging goals and disadvantaging his team. Don't forget, Man U has been reletated WITH Ronaldo, Barca has been relegated WITHOUT Messi. Messi has the most MOTMs of anyone. He is contributing to almost all goals. No one wants Ronaldo, at least 4 top clubs plus MLS want Messi.

[@ahmedimtiyaz8704]

@Bebeto_7 u got brains or what? Bruno, Bernardo and Felix

[@noleenpeake2164]

@@RiberyGDLstop commenting, You're just an embarrassment, don't know anything about football😅😅Portugal has allot of name branch dude, Real Madrid, Juventus, Man u aswell what's your point

[@mainakchoudhury1020]

@Bebeto_7 you know what.......................................................................keep barking 🐶

[@devjhawar9372]

The mexico defense was absolutely conpact no space at all.. The only time msssi got space he went for the shot.. He didnot overhit it just gave it direction.. What a player.. He knew to beat that gk he had to br very precise with his shotmaking.. And that goal changed entire gane

[@joaovitorcamargo7165]

I don't think it was Mexico's quality on defense let's be honest...Argentina was scared before the first goal. But then they got the feel of the game and played better.

[@halfvolley11]

@@joaovitorcamargo7165 Alvarez substitution made difference.

[@Gigihengehenge]

@@halfvolley11 yes without a good supply to lautaro he cannot get involved in the game

[@argentiskyblau159]

And de paul was drunk or something. The whole team wasn’t precise collectively. It wasn’t all just Messi’s fault

[@gouthameow]

@@joaovitorcamargo7165 actually Mexico started with a 5 defenders line which isn't how they usually started. So it was hard to create chances there and Mexico's strategy to create pressure for Argentina really worked, there was mispasses by Argentina and I guess Mexico was trying to capitalise on mistakes or counters and it seemed like Mexico didn't even want to try to win even if they aren't safe like Poland which made Argentina even more pressurized because draw isn't good for Argentina. And Argentina couldn't build up a proper goal until then, Messi's long shot really saved the game for them. After the goal, Mexico changed the defensive conservative approach and that's when both teams actually played some interesting football because Mexico started trailing and they were forced to change their defensive tactic.

[@Bilnation]

Enzo is full of potential, I hope he gets more minutes in the next game. Messi doing what he does best - saving the day. So happy for him you could see just how much it means to him.

[@elvisekete5541]

He is going to start. That is argentina for u, if u score u start in the next game but if u make a costly error you’ll be benched . They’ve been doing this for as long as i can remember and thats one of the reasons why they always struggle to win. They haven’t had a consistent 11 since the 2014 world cup where they actually managed to reach the finals by fighting till the end, however the issue was..that “solid” 11 wasn’t really “solid . Now that they can build a strong solid 11 , good players like romero get benched for one costly mistake, which may be a good enough reason to bench someone but all you’re doing is ruining his confidence even more than it was after having made that mistake.

[@halfvolley11]

Barca should get him.

[@Gigihengehenge]

@@elvisekete5541 lisandro martinez is playing hard every game so I’d say for now he’s better choice than romero

[@suryansdash5830]

@@elvisekete5541 romero is clearly not back to full fitness, he needs some more time before he can start.

[@akcsamiru]

@@elvisekete5541 enzo got benched because he doesnt have football for 2 months. he just recovered from injury bud.

[@axelmaldini4218]

Messi's goal was great but that second goal was a work of art. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats 🇦🇷

[@robertnegron9706]

It was messiesque

[@margarettami2877]

💯😃

[@kakilanggar3104]

came from messi assist...

[@xefecktgaming2024]

Messi goal is 🔥 There is a camera angle from above and you watch that you’ll see how fast Messi kicked that ball

[@wolverine8635]

Enzooo

[@isadoreducasse9822]

No one is talking much about Acuña's performance but he was great, and McAlister did a good job, especially in the second half when he went forward more. Otamendi and Lisandro Martinez were solid in the back. The subs really helped. Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez really gave the offense a boost! I hope that Argentina get back to that form that saw them go on a 36 game unbeaten streak. They have the tools to do it.

[@richujijo7653]

Ys

[@ojaspathare2295]

lo celso was their midfield maestro, as much as i love Messi, i think this midfield will get destroyed against big teams

[@i_asked_]

And then there was De Paul 💀😵🥴🥴

[@nik8468]

Absolutely , those guys gave their all and played really well

[@kaurshaijal4203]

Only problems were lauturo , de Paul nd Guido ... otherwise rest of the team played good including the GK

[@gambu4810]

Being responsible for the happiness of so many people is back-breaking difficult!

[@jonafutbol2673]

THIS! People who do not understand Argentina do not consider an important variable in the equation that makes Lionel Messi so great. Unbelievable, not really, but so cool nonetheless. I love this game!

[@gambu4810]

@@jonafutbol2673 He carried the load. I honestly thought he would find the weight of expectations too much to bear. He didn't break his back! Unbelievable!!

[@marthacervantes2041]

I am from Mexico and a fan of Leo Messi. I have high respect for the great Messi. He is highly intelligent and he never lost his patience and waited for the right moment to score ⚽️ The second goal was beautiful! I am sad for the lost, and accept that Argentina has an amazing team.

[@margarettami2877]

Thank You 🙏

[@ThatGuy-tx4vm]

Do mexico fans really believe that tata martino is the guy you needed for the big games? The man is a terrible coach. Judging by european standards at least.

[@davidh9597]

@@ThatGuy-tx4vm nope, unfortunately… he’s been getting so much criticism for years now that I can’t believe he’s still our coach. I see other teams bring other young promising players to get World Cup experience, and Martino decides to leave the two we have (Diego Lainez, Santi Gimenez) out of the squad. Shameful coaching, I hope he’s out after the tournament

[@marthacervantes2041]

@@ThatGuy-tx4vm Tata Martino needed to go a long time ago. He is done !! I hope the the federation chooses a National coach next time.

[@gilbertoherrera949]

Callate el osico mija gringa you don't know haha

[@nerminpeskovic3439]

Mexico had a simple game plan, finish the game 0-0 and beat SA and qualify. They wanted to do whatever was necessary, maintain a deep line, a compact shape, and play very physically. They looked like they wanted to injure the Argentinians! For about 63 minutes this was successful, but if you give Messi even half a yard of space, he will punish you, and *that’s* what made the difference. Now they can no longer resort to the same plan, they have to start to score, and the game opens up for Argentina.

[@MiKroXL]

Exactly instead of going for the kill they waited and waited and now are almost out of the wc

[@JR-Weh]

Had Edson Alvarez played messi would've never scored and this plan would've worked but now I'm really frustrated.

[@Divided_Highway]

@@JR-Wehmaybe, he definitely would have helped Mexico

[@Tunde....Ballack]

@@JR-Weh That's a problem fans have, honestly I used to have the same thing. Imagine if Romero didn't play against Saudi and Argentina lost, people would say, had Romero played this wouldn't have happened. Maybe you're right, maybe Alvarez would have picked up Messi's run, or maybe he's have caused a penalty much earlier in the game. Difficult to say. I don't know what these pundits are on about. If Mexico had nicked one of their setpieces and successfully packed the bus, they would have been saying masterclass. It's just how these things go, there is no master strategy or master selection, you just do you best to manage as many situations in the game, but you can't manage all of them. It's not like Messi was left in acres of space as they say, watch the goal, he was instantly closed down, but Messi's touch set it up perfectly to be hit very quickly. Literally a quarter of yard of space.

[@edgaryzen4925]

Doesn’t mean much now. This is bad for el tri.

[@Dev10695]

Ale is spot on with what would’ve been said of Messi if that *team* failed. On the biggest stage in football with the world watching and the weight of his country, team and fans on his shoulder he did what a real GOAT does and ups his level in the moments that matter the most with a lovely goal that raised the spirits of his teammates and then set up the second gold which was brilliant. People can lie to themselves all they want but he’s the Greatest there will ever be no doubt. 🐐

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

He proved it in this game. It was like a miracle come out of the blue. Huge relief.

[@mahagurudevinmyheartinmyso829]

That's too early dude!!! Remember 2018???? Maradona was maradona not because he won 86 but because if his ability with the ball and Messi is great in the same manner....it's just that, the very tough era maradona played in makes him a the god of soccer

[@mattlikeshistory6419]

@@mahagurudevinmyheartinmyso829 man no. Maradona had excellent teammates back him up who were ready to smash the opponent. We saw how awful di paul was last night and how awful the whole team was in the first half cant even get the ball to the strikers. So yes ability wise messi is on the same level as maradona

[@TheDYNAMITE001]

Slow down bro.. wait till he faces Mbappe and France at any point

[@mattlikeshistory6419]

@@TheDYNAMITE001 france is mid lol all the hysteria behind them is cause of mbappe mark him and its game over cause lets be real they havent played against a favorite so far.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

I almost had a heart attack I was so nervous. Messi's goal. What a relief!

[@jossuekasindula7878]

🐐🇦🇷🇦🇷💪😢😢🙏🙏

[@sakxa1964]

I was suffocating until Messi scored. I was having trouble to breathe.

[@Rachel_2112]

Me too, and im brazilian...but always root for argentina

[@law6ix]

Lisandro Martinez made the difference at the back today for me, a future captain for sure🇦🇷🔥

[@ghostyhxss1090]

Licha needs to be a starter

[@robertnegron9706]

He’s a beast at man utd too.

[@serjiolopez-flores790]

Dude is a beast 🔥

[@arhaan2004]

Why can't him and Romero start...

[@SarthakSabharwalMusic]

@@arhaan2004 Romero was awful in the first game!

[@aldwinokpere6238]

Clutch Messi goal but Enzo Fernandez goal was so aesthetic

[@aldwinokpere6238]

@@RiberyGDL Lose and go home. He came up when needed most.

[@naazahs9045]

@Bebeto_7 It's alright, you can cry Cristina fangirl.

[@Xenon1011]

@Bebeto_7 No ronaldo’s penalty was the real clutch to the team and also for his acting career 🎓

[@dominickimani4655]

@Bebeto_7 Ronaldo fans usually call a Ronaldo league goal clutch😂😂, but this Messi goal wasn't clutch according to Bebeto_7

[@investorspoint6224]

Messis goal gave confidence to the team.. after that they played really well

[@chinyscentsforyou8681]

These guys talk like they didn't watch the same guy we all watched. The thought that Lionel Messi didn't do anything until he scored is utterly ridiculous. Messi and Di Maria had to drop deep all the way back into their own half just to get a touch of the ball. They cannot be dangerous from their own half. Argentina's midfielders, particularly De Paul couldn't even string 3 passes together to set the forwards up. There wasn't much the forwards could do but for Messi's brilliance. Otumfour Kojo Agyemang

[@princewhitely7981]

The key to success for this Argentina team is to treat every single match as a FINAL do or die no draw only a win once you have that mentally your already a winner

[@princewhitely7981]

@@monya_fluff that's their biggest achievement ever it seem

[@peterparker9954]

@@monya_fluff which is why Saudi will be knocked the FK out of this world cup

[@peterparker9954]

@@monya_fluff this is what happened with Argentina as well when they had 4 offsides in the first half .... They had completely lost their plot after that But it is perfectly understandable that Argentina hadn't lost even a single match since 2019 ! That's a masterpiece of a record - a 36 game unbeaten run is second highest of all time ! That's even better than Spain of 2007-2010 ! With this shock loss against Saudi, they have understood that every opponent is a potential match winner and that every match should be seen as a world cup final !

[@bayazwow]

The game was absolutely not low quality up until the goal. It’s one of the most physical and intense games I’ve ever watched. The first half was a continual battle in the midfield where we saw almost zero chances on either goal because the ball was never actually collected. The work rate from both teams was ridiculous. The second half you started to see more chances because the Mexico players got tired, you can’t keep up that level of intensity and pressure forever. Messi’s goal was literally the first time at any point in the game that a player got the ball in space in a dangerous position. And he punished the very first defensive error by Mexico. For me the best game of the tournament so far, I was insanely impressed by the toughness of both teams and the persistence of Argentina. Was a blast to watch

[@ahmadrisyad1953]

The first half was so intense. But as someone who was hoping for Argentina win, it was frustrating. So many miss passes, bad movements, and too many fouls (20 ffs). But I agree about it being the most physical and intense game in the tournament so far. It was an all or nothing match for both teams. Almost like a final.

[@merrylimanto3050]

Thank you , i didin't watch the game because afraid to see Argentina lost the game

[@adrialkumar3782]

Messi magic 🇦🇷❤

[@stylescreation2.080]

am I the only one who thinks this Messi's goal reminds of 2011 Cl Final one .

[@cristianalexander8861]

Correct

[@ananaysood48]

That placement was off the corner. This one went straight to the bottom corner.

[@bradleysmith6478]

it reminded e of his g against troyes the other day

[@jeffvaldor5793]

Against Iran in 2014 or 2018

[@IsmailKhan-dp9vt]

Man utd bayern Munich both goals were like this

[@DiReal_Donclassy]

That's what Messi is all about, coming to party when needed most. I said it last week after their defeat to KSA and I'll say it again, Argentina will not only qaualify for round 16, they'll push to the final. Agree, Messi is performing at probably 25% of his past forms but he's proven again that he's a big match player who can be looked up to. Mexico worked more to make the match difficult for Argentina than to win the gamee. They had a very poor shots on target, they lack quality in the final third

[@margarettami2877]

💯💯 we ready for Poland 🇵🇱

[@IllusionalSamurai]

@@margarettami2877 I took the wooooooccccckk to Poland

[@davidofergals6947]

Except against Liverpool, Real Madrid, PSG, Roma, Juventus, Atletico..........

[@earnestliving]

Messi has let down his team many more times compared to the times he may have showed up when the team needed a lift , so no, that’s not what Messi is all about 😂

[@zakariadjouzi660]

@@earnestliving That's wrong Messi actually showed up to bail his teams out & up far more than he let them down which is more of his team letting him down there, it's just that you people foccus only on Messi's fails and call it big game where it matter like against Roma which wasn't a big game at all out of hate, so yes that is all what Messi is about Lmfaooo

[@yp_biggie]

That stepover and shimmy before the goal by Enzo was a thing of beauty. Watch that goal 10 times just for that ❤️

[@sabikerala1323]

Enzo just scored a Brazilian goal 😀

[@TheDYNAMITE001]

@@sabikerala1323 exactly. Only Richarlison's goal beats it

[@lfk53]

But, but, but it was Messi's 'assist' that made the goal possible. How dare you not credit Messi with that once in a lifetime, never seen before 'assist'.

[@zakariadjouzi660]

@@TheDYNAMITE001 Actually Messi's goal was better, clearer and far more difficult

[@zakariadjouzi660]

@@lfk53 But, but, but it was Ronaldo's assist with a tiny hair of him in that Bruno's goal against Uruguay which made that goal possible what an assist that comes only once in a life time, we need to give all credit to Ronaldo since that's never seen before genius.

[@darkeralchemist1]

Alvarez didn't score but After he came to the field he played with Class!!! He was pushing so much

[@al.n.darodda6183]

That’s because Julian and Enzo were teammates at River Plate until both got sold Summer of ‘22

[@syedakhudsiyatarannum5695]

alvarez was creating space that lautaro wasnt able to

[@kenlim5483]

He should be in the starting lineup

[@kaurshaijal4203]

Both Messi nd di maria should not play together...one is 34 nd other is 35 ...they can't press for 90 mins ...one of Dybala or Alvarez should start ahead of di maria ...he should be super sub

[@darkeralchemist1]

@@kaurshaijal4203 They actually miss Dybala, Because Due to Not having Dybala, Everyone is passing towards Messi to make a decisive Play, If Dybala was there, He would help Messi and the Others to be free. Cause while defenders swarm around Messi, Dybala can create chances for Alvarez or Lautaro since he himself is also a class Playmaker

[@nanaamankwaa9285]

Tournaments especially da World Cup don’t require you to be dominating all your games, you have to pick your moments.Argentina picked their moments and they won that’s what matters

[@prolificseeker4778]

1000%

[@Garmin316]

Exactly. Which is why so many underdogs win and topple high level teams. The world cup is tense, it's next to impossible to be in control for the whole match. Chaos always takes over and like you said you get moments. It's the beauty of the cup

[@guruxara7994]

That's not always true, yeah, you can have some moments, but overall a solid team have the higher chances.

[@damifash758]

@@guruxara7994 problem is there are a lot of solid teams every World Cup So it boils down to who comes clutch when it matters

[@guruxara7994]

​@@damifash758 Tbh I don't see a lot of solid teams, and that's why the "clutches" have a higher relevance.

[@Jazz-0-7]

Messi did his magic, one goal + one assist & what a finish by Fernandez Vamos Argentina 🇦🇷

[@lfk53]

Assist. You must be having a laugh.

[@eric2916]

@@lfk53 it was an assist

[@Lil_tro_Vert]

@@lfk53 but you would call di Marías pass a assist huh?

[@neonblitz2714]

@@lfk53 i mean it's true in the sense of stats. But if you watch the match even Messi didn't expect Fernando to hit the goal. All credit for the second goal goes to fernandez

[@kashanwilliams]

Nedum's face when sib is ranting is hilarious😂😂😂

[@arvinsalazar9291]

They should give Nedum a solo hosting job at ESPN.

[@alexdeleon4997]

Man's trying not to laugh 😂

[@alexdeleon4997]

Man's trying not to laugh 😂

[@solac388]

@@alexdeleon4997 Yeah hahaha hilarious

[@letsRumble814]

Seb was furious 😂

[@kevinhodge6664]

Thanks Messi Argentina ❤️👑🐐make me so happy today 💙

[@pzmvz9856]

It's not tactical failure for Mexico, instead it's a tactical success at last for Argentina. Give credit to Lionel Scaloni for the right substitution at the right moment.

[@arvinsalazar9291]

For Seb Salazar to sum up this match down to Tata Martino’s tactical failure really takes so much away from the fact that Messi with his genius was at the right moment to take that unbelievably far shot with great precision. This match could have ended in a draw, Messi was the difference.

[@Eyeyorot]

@@PrinceOlaf Clown

[@peterparker6377]

After this game Messi's magic won the world cup for argentina

[@jeronboucher]

El Lionel Messi💪🏿💥🔥🔥🔥

[@jayday80]

Both Messi’s and Enzo’s goals were wonderful, world class! Messi’s goal was audacious from that far out through a crowded defense! No one even thought Messi would go for the goal, but he did it in a split second. Great assist from di Maria. Enzo’s goal took all the pressure and tension off of Argentina to seal the game! What a curler that was! Quite an Mbappe over-step and boom to the far corner👍👍

[@BC-mj7gj]

This panel and English media were so much badly in need of an Argentina loss🤣

[@g-dub5272]

No they weren’t. Stop it. They’re more bias towards Messi than Ronaldo

[@foodlover3190]

Yap

[@jackm2499]

What is this victim complex, Argentina have been considered favorites with Brazil and France since the beginning and they all want to see Messi get the WC.

[@ndukaanyim6466]

Roy Keane

[@hudsonvaldivia5134]

If you watch this channel then you really know know they are always against Ronaldo. They are messi fanboys

[@speedking7224]

This was a thrilling game. A real test of resolve and patience for both teams. Messi's goal was more about his astute game awareness attained over years of experience. Enzo's goal was about his skill and boy does he have some!

[@benedictchinweuba5820]

So typical of Messi. Went AWOL for Argentina before the 64th minute, and he pops up with a arrow of a shot from outside the box that even the great Memo Ochoa couldn’t keep out. But that’s the GOAT for you. Great goal from Enzo as well. Mexico, this is what happens when you just play to defend and not to win. Group C has definitely been the most interesting group in this World Cup. All still to play for on the final day.

[@meelcoom9761]

This literally just isn’t true. The ESPN FC cast don’t know football. Mexico played 8 in the defense up until Messis goal. Messis goal had to be from far out because they played 8 in defense. When Messi scored Mexico had to play for a win. Mexico stopped playing 8 in the back. So it seemed as if Argentina played better when there was just a tactical shift from Mexico. Messi played the best on the field until the 64th minute. After the 64th minute he was also the best on the field. You know nothing about this sport

[@el.aye.bee.4477]

A friend of mine commented that Enzo got to run into acres of space to score his goal, to which I responded that he thanked Lionel Messi for going out wide and holding the attention of the Mexican defenders to allow Enzo that space...the same space that Messi played the ball into for Enzo.

[@moisesojeda1085]

MEMO Ochoa vs Chile 0-7 😂

[@chabalichabali8714]

@@meelcoom9761 I agree, Messi was the best Argentina player in the first half considering how difficult the game was. People only judge based on goals. Messi did what he could under those circumstances. Hence man of the match

[@SS-gw3cb]

Went AWOL?!🤣🤣 really?? Can any player in the world play when marked and targeted continuously by 3-4 players whole game other than Messi??

[@okaruabujah9505]

Messi proved the World again why he's the best in the world and Argentinian team, no Messi no Argentina what a genius.

[@ricardobjj24]

I had the same thought when you have a line of 5 on defense it's hard to have any offense especially against Argentina

[@Soonontop]

Fr bruh and also people are saying oh y’all barely beat Mexico y’all not gonna win World Cup like bruh Mexico was playing a line of 5 in defense till Messi scored and that’s when they changed they style and we was just getting the ball through more scoring a second goal.

[@arturovidal5306]

not really, if the you have wingbacks that push up into a 3-5-2 on offense or a super offensive 3-3-4 (or just one of the wing backs can push up and overload 1 side of the defense, but Mexico was playing for a stupid draw and they going to break their pretty good 7 game streak of making it to the knockout rounds!

[@joaovitorcamargo7165]

The defense was not that good, Argentina lost many chances...

[@Nik-up5pd]

@@joaovitorcamargo7165 L comment. Just admit you’re Brazilian and you’re annoyed 🤫🤣🤣

[@TrustMeMore]

@@joaovitorcamargo7165 Cry more

[@the_bidex_]

So now this people are complaining about the ref but when A ref canceled Argentina three goals against Saudi Arabia no one talked about it

[@a-walpatches6460]

Because they were offside! 🤡

[@twizztttt976]

@@a-walpatches6460 mad goofy watch the game

[@frafrafrafrafra]

Those were offsides, the images are clear

[@a-walpatches6460]

@@twizztttt976 I did watch the game! They were all offside, only one was close but still off.

[@LuisLRC]

@@a-walpatches6460 one of them had an offside call because they claimed that lautoro could score a goal using his shoulder when it was a ground pass. He'd have to take the ball from the ground on to his shoulder and score like that

[@elone4933]

Messi/ Maradona: 21-21 games and 8 goals each. Crazy stats. Messi could now lift the World Cup

[@joaovitorcamargo7165]

Sure buddy

[@joaovitorcamargo7165]

That will happen

[@stopdroproll7258]

Messi is the GOAT!

[@mauromatos3124]

Enzo is a gem.

[@zamteachhangte9514]

Hopefully he will start against Poland ...Nothing creative coming out of the midfield right now

[@petrov3190]

Scaloni did great subs, Fernandez and Alvarez made great impact of the game in 2nd half. Argentina responded with pure class and maybe this win will remove alot of pressure and tansion from their shoulders. Time will tell, but one thing for sure, if Argentina beat Poland and win the group, they will be motivated big time to go far in the tournament.

[@theleonteam.]

I was at the game and wow I just wow. Thank you God for Lionel Messi

[@ousmanjallow7866]

This win definitely helped Argentina play better in later games🤧

[@aliobeido8754]

Dan is hilarious 😂

[@openbooktips]

These pundits are hypocrites. Them criticizing Tata just proves it. That Mexico defence wouldn't have been that compact with a different defense setup. Messi scored with Argentina's first or second shot on target. Before then, Argentina struggled to break through that defense. Give the man some credit.

[@pokehaiku]

No man what they’re saying here all makes sense, great video by them. The managers both needed to up their tactical formations but it looks like momentum is back on Argentinas side so they better keep their stride

[@sam2theammyk9]

00:14 awful? that game was a foul fest! nobody could do anything! The ref ruined the game. he should have dished 10 yellows at the start so people could actually dribble and play. There was 35 fouls that game and only 4 yellows. France and Denmark had 13 fouls and 3 yellows. Let that sink in. 00:57 You assume it was all pressure but it became a different game because Mexico needed a goal and started pushing numbers up the field which opened up the field

[@kadarabdullahi]

I kinda agree, ref should have set the tone but end of the day, it is the two teams that are fault for choosing simulation over actual football.

[@Garmin316]

Exactly my criticism of the ref. I was genuinely shocked how hesitant he was to hand out cards.

[@peterparker9954]

The referee was a Ronaldo fan or a Ronaldo agent

[@mindsai7]

This panel is clueless. Argentina lost their first game so were under immense pressure. Mexico isn't stupid, they knew that. Of course Mexico played a low block! They knew Argentina would get nervous the longer the game went on deadlocked, maybe lose heart. Maybe get desperate and push too many players forward and get burned on a counter. The plan was fine, Argentina just overcame it.

[@halfvolley11]

Cause of Messi moment.

[@ShahzadAli-se7wg]

But after Messi goal they didn't create single chance after knowing they were losing

[@Eyeyorot]

@@ShahzadAli-se7wg Because the goal came as a shock

[@ShahzadAli-se7wg]

@@Eyeyorot I think a shock should have helped them to try more to create and score

[@Robnas621]

Glad Frank called out the acting and diving in that first half. It was beyond embarrassing. It’s games like that that make me feel so embarrassed to watch these games around my friends who don’t typically watch football but what to see what all the World Cup hype is about

[@sujeeaatsharma976]

I think the panel after last week was saying Messi need to retire !!! 😂😂😂

[@flippa7352]

I've been watching this show for years, don't ever take these guys too serious 😂

[@solenstyle]

No they didn't. There is some fake espnfc channel that likes to use clickbait titles like that. But it's not them.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

They were crazy. One bad game and they say that. Messi is rated no. 1 player again. Pple are such fools.

[@electric_sand]

@@solenstyle exactly

[@christianmenera4436]

Seb was speaking facts about Mexico and Tata

[@basantapant198]

MESSI is the greatest player football has ever seen

[@fallenhero5226]

Well as a Portugal fan and I am Fan of Cristiano, but the thing is we all know this is the last match for two GOATS as much as I want to see Portugal lifting the World cup, but Argentina will win this world cup! I saw it in my dreams and I am being dead real not joking and the odds of them not winning the title would be 2% because my dream never fails I do acknowledge at this point you can't really say or predict it too because every teams are trying their best and every matches has been impressive so far and I understand that it's a soccer for British people and Europeans it's a football so anything can happen but if I go with prediction of my dream then Argentina is the country who is going to lift the trophy again my dream rarely fails.

[@dosuseun2972]

Screnshotted .. I would be back on the final day

[@arhaan2004]

I'll be here my man on the final day

[@arhaan2004]

Btw who were they playing against 😏

[@kendyjapri1559]

Even i know it was bs.. but Amen

[@peterparker9954]

I hope your dream comes true 🤞🤞🤞🤞 May the Lord bless Messi and Argentina fans worldwide with the world cup !

[@andrewsadikin5226]

Nice comment by Seb: energetic, to the point and lively.

[@akinijoseph5888]

When Saudi Arabia was fouling Argentina every minute they in say nothing about it

[@rosaford8054]

Exactly 💯

[@mattsnider2667]

8:31 Dan giving Seb a hard time is always funny.

[@filmybaat804]

Nedum's face during Seb rant 🤣

[@rajivjonathan6836]

Big feeling Atleast 1 South american team is gonna be in the final

[@joaovitorcamargo7165]

🇧🇷

[@joaovitorcamargo7165]

At least? Did Argentina really impressed you? lmao

[@ousmanjallow7866]

Nice one

[@adrianoamaral8283]

Leo Messi, The GOOOOOOAT!!!!❤😂

[@shovananwar3775]

Frank had doubts about Argentina. 😂🤣

[@MrWalo1990]

It was one of the most intriguing match ever. Not purely on the class of the players or the game itself but just the tension and negativity in both teams. This World cup is amazing. So much excitement

[@justinedwards4738]

Are there any ESPN FC videos talking about Australia’s epic win??? Do they talk about the smaller teams?

[@dzidodogodfred7133]

I love your question bro👏

[@binodshrestha1553]

no

[@pokerworld]

They don’t because Australia isn’t going to do anything

[@ronaldsello7078]

No they do not waste their time on small teams

[@justinedwards4738]

But they talk about the USA and they aren’t going to do anything either

[@AnikEditzzz]

According to me Alvarez changed the game completely.He has got some class.

[@mickeymorris3017]

Messi the GOAT 🐐⚽️🇯🇲

[@shannonharris5173]

As much as I want Argentina to win it all, for once in the WC I want them to not rely on Messi like he's a single father

[@kaurshaijal4203]

They won't win ...will face Denmark, then Netherlands, then Brazil nd in final France ...they won't win

[@veeraraghavan9025]

@@kaurshaijal4203 thats what he is saying, he wants them to win but they cant win by relying only on messi

[@kaurshaijal4203]

@@veeraraghavan9025 they can't win by any means ...this is what I'm trying to say ...look at Brazil , France, England, spain nd Portugal's bench strength nd compare it to Argentina

[@kaurshaijal4203]

@@veeraraghavan9025 Argentina can try as many permutations nd combinations they want ...they would still lose to Brazil (if Argentina reaches till SF)

[@peterparker9954]

@@kaurshaijal4203 Ecuador tied with Netherlands.... Netherlands are just a shadow of the previous world cup team... And hopefully they get knocked out early on Brazil and France are the top contenders for this world cup !

[@alviali6783]

Messi goal = Messi 2011 CL final goal !!

[@mmehdi3437]

Messi saved Argentina again, that was probably the only way they could score ! The GOAT 🐐

[@theashwin98]

It's like seb went on a full on rant 😂, love the guy

[@c3920]

Messi looked so happy after the second goal.

[@rayrecordings]

That Fernandez goal was a work of art

[@mattgibney4085]

It was a rough game to watch for both teams, but as soon as the Goat scored finally things changed. Mexico played more aggressive and finally tried to chase the game, while Argentina was taking advantage of that.

[@vidolocosmas1990]

He chose A legendary moment to match Maradona,8goals in 21,just like Maradona in a week we marked two years since he departed

[@IceMoonie]

That rant and transition was actually some class TV.

[@Robnas621]

Dan Thomas is such a legend at those funny transitions. He’s just a great tv guy

[@MarioSantos-zx4bj]

6:20 I don't think it's only his loss, you are comparing a country that dreams of a 5th game with a country that sees anything lower than semi-finals as a disappointment

[@nicolerodgers9469]

Seb sure gotta lot of smoke for these managers. Maybe he should give it a try💁🏽‍♀️

[@MigoUploads]

Everyone’s talking about Messi but that Enzo goal. What a goal 🔥

[@Karina-if6bl]

One more time Messi made the difference for Argentina❤

[@falta9840]

On guardado's simulation, the ref gave an offside not a fault.

[@Lukazure]

Enzo Fernandez has to start the next game. That goal was huge for him and Argentina.

[@samkoch1028]

There was 35 fouls in the game and only 13 in the France game. That's why nothing happened. Ref was terrible. Not enough yellows.

[@pokehaiku]

Agreed

[@eloboa5355]

When Messi scored, many people were relieved. Tata Martino was one of them.

[@hari2061]

Yeah and England played fantastically . Some games are like this not a lot of opportunities especially if you put a side like mexico who mainly does defense and tightens up the spaces.

[@hari2061]

@@p_ro9532 i meant for this game. Against poland they were attacking but this one i thought they were only playing for the draw.

[@romeoaninkora1080]

The Argentinian coach needs to make adjustments if he wants to go far. He needs to provide the defense an outlet when bringing the ball foward. There was too much space between defense and midfield

[@michaelclayton9658]

The players just need to play better especially De Paul. Enzo need to start and Di María need to come inside more and take creative control so Messi can play up the pitch

[@slimbt9888]

I just feel like scaloni needs to make the right line up especially with that midfield cause I swear they were lucky ....scaloni is really allowing them to suffer Lauturo Martinez should also not be playing... Alvarez maybe 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MessiJamesTatum]

The first guy who spoke in this segment is out of his mind

[@georgesquarzon2690]

Let’s face it. Argentina was missing in action for three 45-minute periods out of a total of four. So as much as I love them, I am not particularly looking forward to the time when they face strong, intense teams that attack frequently.

[@TrustMeMore]

Lmao Mexico were defending with 10 men. You must be new to football. If you had any football knowledge you'd know it's normal for any team to struggle breaking a defense if the opponent is defending with 10 players. Go crawl back into the hole you came out of lmao

[@pokehaiku]

They got this

[@godschampion7569]

If they attack frequently, then it's their downfall. That's what Argentina needs, a team that attacks and not just sit at the back trying to draw a match.

[@ravirajwadhwa3805]

Agree... I want them to win... But looking at squad and way they are playing... The way other teams are playing... Looks long shot... But knockout games... Anything can happen...

[@vo67]

@@ravirajwadhwa3805 they have bit rough patches but I would say it was intense match ! The Mexican never allowed the midfield to settle as soon they get ball there was foul ! Once there was goal then see how the game changed !

[@kadarabdullahi]

The fouls and simulation was just disgusting in this game. I totally agree with the panel. Every game today was great but this one, the cheating was and the stop and go just killed the game.

[@footballhighlights5674]

Enzo ,mc allister deserve to be in starting xi ❤❤

[@googleaccount3286]

I don't understand how it is even a debate, Messi is the GOAT, full stop. No questions

[@amg4616]

Exactly dude 👍

[@alansmith4655]

Argentina switched to a 5-3-2 after Messi scored and they looked so much better. They have 3 solid CBs so should play this formation going forward.

[@CarVibes-98]

Messi messi messsi🐐 i Love u

[@inspectergadget4303]

Mexicos plan of staying compact and leaving Lozano up top alone made a perfect recipe for Argentina to win later into the game. Poor coaching from Mexicos coaching staff

[@frijimillkshake8219]

messi was on form today thats the main reason why argentina won.If argentina would of played against mexico how they played against saudi arabia then mexico would of won

[@xtremeideaz]

Woooow! so much passion! is Sabastian a Mexican?

[@tuber420]

Enzo needs to start. Argentina need Paredes and Lo Celso though, sadly Lo Celso is injured and Paredes has injury scares.

[@kendyjapri1559]

Will lo celso play in knockout stages?

[@vo67]

@@kendyjapri1559 he’s out of wc

[@milanbhatt4650]

The Greatest of All Time..MESSI..🙏❤️‍🩹💙🇦🇷🇮🇳

[@blessingz]

The fact that no one got a red card in that game still amaze me to the core

[@peterparker9954]

The referee was a Ronaldo fan i guess

[@dajongedflamer1375]

The pressure on him was no joke.

[@MilgrineGenio]

Vamos Argentina!

[@Goomyfan-r6g]

Not surprising. This Argentina team walked into the tourney as favorites. Not as the best team. The KO format suits them. It'll prolly play out like the Copa America where they'll scrape thru with 1-0 and penalty shootout wins. Moments of magic from Messi, Di Maria etc will make the difference.

[@thierryinongi4782]

I have a question to you as a team, how many players have score and delivered an assist in one single game of the World cup since 1966?

[@Nuffy671]

😤🙏🏽 Right selection by Argentina coach