In 2007, Barcelona faced Granada in an important match in La Liga. At that time, Messi scored a goal full of beauty, which stunned everyone’s eyes. Messi ran with the ball from his area. He fooled Granada’s five players and the goalkeeper and scored an incredible goal. The audience present in the gallery at that time will never forget this goal.
Messi has many more such goals. Messi has spectacular goals against Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Getafe, and various clubs in the UEFA Championship League, including Argentina.
Lionel Messi has saved the Argentina team from the brink more than once. Argentina had to win the 2018 World Cup qualifying match with Ecuador. At that time, many analysts said that Argentina would be eliminated from the group stage and Russia would not be able to play in the World Cup.
But Lionel Messi proved everyone wrong. Messi scored a hat-trick in the match, and Argentina won 3-0 to qualify for the World Cup in Russia. He also responded to the criticism through his performance on the field.
Argentina was almost eliminated from the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. They had to win against Nigeria in the last match of the group stage. During the match, he received Ever Banega’s high ball beautifully and scored a spectacular goal.
His goal gave Argentina a one-goal lead and kept their World Cup hopes alive. He then assisted two of Argentina’s three goals against France.
Lille Messi had many contributions to Argentina’s final performance in the 2014 World Cup. In the second match of the group stage, when no one from Argentina could break Iran’s defense, Messi came forward again. He took a shot from outside the d-box, and it went wide. Lionel Messi’s goal gave Argentina a one-goal lead and confirmed their place in the next round.
Argentina was in danger after losing to Saudi Arabia in the first match of the World Cup in Qatar. Against Mexico, Argentina had a poor start. Lionel Messi’s incredible goal in that match brought Argentina back from the brink once again.
Lionel Messi also scored with Australia. The spectacular pass he makes through the legs of the opponent is like sticking to the eyes. It’s clear in their words how much Argentina’s other players love him.
As Rodrigo de Paul said, he came to fight for Messi at the World Cup. After the win against the Netherlands, goalkeeper Emilio Martinez said in an interview that he was willing to die for Messi. But he wants to see the title in the hands of Messi.
Lisandro Martinez tearfully said in an interview at the latest match that he has no other intention than to give Lionel Messi a title. He has come to Qatar to see the title in his hands.
Paulo Dybala said, “I don’t mind if I can’t play on the field.” I want to sit on the bench, enjoy Lionel Messi’s game, and watch him win the title. Angel Correa said there is no objection even if Coach Scaloni does not allow me to play on the field. I am willing to pull a water bottle and still be put in the squad.
The present generation is really lucky. Because they saw a footballer like Lionel Messi, his remarkable performances for the club and Argentina, and Messi’s dedication despite all the criticism and adversity prove that if one doesn’t love Messi, one doesn’t love football.