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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2022
  • ESPN FC’s Dan Thomas, Shaka Hislop, Ale Moreno and Frank Leboeuf discuss Argentina’s 2-0 win against Mexico. Nedum Onuoha and Sebastian Salazar join the show from Qatar to discuss Mexico’s decision making as well as the group standings through two matches.
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  • @nigelkhan9278
    @nigelkhan9278 Рік тому +1156

    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
      @syedakhudsiyatarannum5695 Рік тому +60

      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
      @NazriB Рік тому +1

      Lies again? Full Payment Fasting Ramadan

    • @Alchemist97
      @Alchemist97 Рік тому +3

      Julian was all over the place

    • @maxwilliam5240
      @maxwilliam5240 Рік тому +2

      Agree

    • @RG-si1qz
      @RG-si1qz Рік тому +8

      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
    @mannyach8284 Рік тому +1172

    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
      @zaza-ik5ws Рік тому +4

      @Bebeto_7 Go play Fifa kid. Dumb

    • @elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633
      @elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 Рік тому +191

      @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
      @ahmedimtiyaz8704 Рік тому +2

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

    • @noleenpeake2164
      @noleenpeake2164 Рік тому +59

      @@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
      @mainakchoudhury1020 Рік тому

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

  • @devjhawar9372
    @devjhawar9372 Рік тому +651

    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
      @joaovitorcamargo7165 Рік тому +33

      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
      @halfvolley11 Рік тому +28

      @@joaovitorcamargo7165 Alvarez substitution made difference.

    • @Gigi-sq3jy
      @Gigi-sq3jy Рік тому +4

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

    • @argentiskyblau159
      @argentiskyblau159 Рік тому +39

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

    • @gouthameow
      @gouthameow Рік тому +13

      @@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
    @Bilnation Рік тому +710

    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
      @elvisekete5541 Рік тому +9

      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
      @halfvolley11 Рік тому +3

      Barca should get him.

    • @Gigi-sq3jy
      @Gigi-sq3jy Рік тому +23

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

    • @suryansdash5830
      @suryansdash5830 Рік тому +13

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

    • @akcsamiru
      @akcsamiru Рік тому +2

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

  • @axelmaldini4218
    @axelmaldini4218 Рік тому +518

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

  • @isadoreducasse9822
    @isadoreducasse9822 Рік тому +369

    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
      @richujijo7653 Рік тому +3

      Ys

    • @ojaspathare2295
      @ojaspathare2295 Рік тому +11

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

    • @i_asked_
      @i_asked_ Рік тому +12

      And then there was De Paul 💀😵🥴🥴

    • @nik8468
      @nik8468 Рік тому +4

      Absolutely , those guys gave their all and played really well

    • @kaurshaijal4203
      @kaurshaijal4203 Рік тому +4

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

  • @nerminpeskovic3439
    @nerminpeskovic3439 Рік тому +431

    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
      @MiKroXL Рік тому +41

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

    • @JR-Weh
      @JR-Weh Рік тому +6

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

    • @Divided_Highway
      @Divided_Highway Рік тому +3

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

    • @Tunde....Ballack
      @Tunde....Ballack Рік тому +37

      @@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
      @edgaryzen4925 Рік тому +1

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

  • @gambu4810
    @gambu4810 Рік тому +200

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

    • @jonafutbol2673
      @jonafutbol2673 Рік тому +26

      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
      @gambu4810 Рік тому +1

      @@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
    @marthacervantes2041 Рік тому +254

    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
      @margarettami2877 Рік тому +5

      Thank You 🙏

    • @ThatGuy-tx4vm
      @ThatGuy-tx4vm Рік тому

      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
      @davidh9597 Рік тому +2

      @@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
      @marthacervantes2041 Рік тому

      @@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
      @gilbertoherrera949 Рік тому

      Callate el osico mija gringa you don't know haha

  • @Dev10695
    @Dev10695 Рік тому +161

    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
      @elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 Рік тому +15

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

    • @mahagurudevinmyheartinmyso829
      @mahagurudevinmyheartinmyso829 Рік тому +1

      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
      @mattlikeshistory6419 Рік тому +4

      @@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
      @TheDYNAMITE001 Рік тому

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

    • @mattlikeshistory6419
      @mattlikeshistory6419 Рік тому +4

      @@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.

  • @chinyscentsforyou8681
    @chinyscentsforyou8681 Рік тому +66

    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

  • @law6ix
    @law6ix Рік тому +162

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

  • @aldwinokpere6238
    @aldwinokpere6238 Рік тому +126

    Clutch Messi goal but Enzo Fernandez goal was so aesthetic

    • @aldwinokpere6238
      @aldwinokpere6238 Рік тому +55

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

    • @naazahs9045
      @naazahs9045 Рік тому +24

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

    • @Xenon1011
      @Xenon1011 Рік тому +4

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

    • @dominickimani4655
      @dominickimani4655 Рік тому +7

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

  • @elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633
    @elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 Рік тому +100

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

    • @jossuekasindula7878
      @jossuekasindula7878 Рік тому +3

      🐐🇦🇷🇦🇷💪😢😢🙏🙏

    • @sakxa1964
      @sakxa1964 Рік тому +9

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

    • @Rachel_2112
      @Rachel_2112 Рік тому +2

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

  • @bayazwow
    @bayazwow Рік тому +34

    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
      @ahmadrisyad1953 Рік тому +4

      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
      @merrylimanto3050 Рік тому +1

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

  • @stylescreation2.080
    @stylescreation2.080 Рік тому +84

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

  • @investorspoint6224
    @investorspoint6224 Рік тому +95

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

  • @DiReal_Donclassy
    @DiReal_Donclassy Рік тому +235

    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
      @margarettami2877 Рік тому +5

      💯💯 we ready for Poland 🇵🇱

    • @lwamalo505
      @lwamalo505 Рік тому +1

      @@margarettami2877 I took the wooooooccccckk to Poland

    • @davidofergals6947
      @davidofergals6947 Рік тому +1

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

    • @earnestliving
      @earnestliving Рік тому

      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
      @zakariadjouzi660 Рік тому +2

      @@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

  • @princewhitely7981
    @princewhitely7981 Рік тому +56

    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
      @princewhitely7981 Рік тому +3

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

    • @peterparker9954
      @peterparker9954 Рік тому +1

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

    • @peterparker9954
      @peterparker9954 Рік тому +1

      @@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 !

  • @peterparker6377
    @peterparker6377 11 місяців тому +5

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

  • @darkeralchemist4055
    @darkeralchemist4055 Рік тому +132

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

    • @al.n.darodda6183
      @al.n.darodda6183 Рік тому +19

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

    • @syedakhudsiyatarannum5695
      @syedakhudsiyatarannum5695 Рік тому +10

      alvarez was creating space that lautaro wasnt able to

    • @kenlim5483
      @kenlim5483 Рік тому +5

      He should be in the starting lineup

    • @kaurshaijal4203
      @kaurshaijal4203 Рік тому +5

      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

    • @darkeralchemist4055
      @darkeralchemist4055 Рік тому

      @@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

  • @adrialkumar3782
    @adrialkumar3782 Рік тому +87

    Messi magic 🇦🇷❤

  • @kashanwilliams
    @kashanwilliams Рік тому +187

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

  • @nanaamankwaa9285
    @nanaamankwaa9285 Рік тому +101

    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
      @prolificseeker4778 Рік тому +9

      1000%

    • @Garmin316
      @Garmin316 Рік тому +19

      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
      @guruxara7994 Рік тому +1

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

    • @damifash758
      @damifash758 Рік тому +16

      @@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
      @guruxara7994 Рік тому +4

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

  • @arvinsalazar9291
    @arvinsalazar9291 Рік тому +108

    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
      @Eyeyorot Рік тому +3

      @@PrinceOlaf Clown

  • @xyz-x5dj1nw9j
    @xyz-x5dj1nw9j Рік тому +64

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

    • @lfk53
      @lfk53 Рік тому +1

      Assist. You must be having a laugh.

    • @eric2916
      @eric2916 Рік тому +4

      @@lfk53 it was an assist

    • @Lil_tro_Vert
      @Lil_tro_Vert Рік тому +1

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

    • @neonblitz2714
      @neonblitz2714 Рік тому +1

      @@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

  • @kevinhodge6664
    @kevinhodge6664 Рік тому +40

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

  • @yp_biggie1116
    @yp_biggie1116 Рік тому +67

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

    • @sabikerala1323
      @sabikerala1323 Рік тому +1

      Enzo just scored a Brazilian goal 😀

    • @TheDYNAMITE001
      @TheDYNAMITE001 Рік тому +2

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

    • @lfk53
      @lfk53 Рік тому

      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
      @zakariadjouzi660 Рік тому

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

    • @zakariadjouzi660
      @zakariadjouzi660 Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @BC-mj7gj
    @BC-mj7gj Рік тому +161

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

    • @g-dub5272
      @g-dub5272 Рік тому +15

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

    • @foodlover3190
      @foodlover3190 Рік тому +3

      Yap

    • @jackm2499
      @jackm2499 Рік тому +9

      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
      @ndukaanyim6466 Рік тому +1

      Roy Keane

    • @hudsonvaldivia5134
      @hudsonvaldivia5134 Рік тому +6

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

  • @pzmvz9856
    @pzmvz9856 Рік тому +50

    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.

  • @jayday80
    @jayday80 Рік тому +8

    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👍👍

  • @okaruabujah9505
    @okaruabujah9505 Рік тому +12

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

  • @jeronboucher
    @jeronboucher Рік тому +169

    El Lionel Messi💪🏿💥🔥🔥🔥

  • @shovananwar3775
    @shovananwar3775 Рік тому +5

    Frank had doubts about Argentina. 😂🤣

  • @the_bidex_
    @the_bidex_ Рік тому +190

    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
      @a-walpatches6460 Рік тому +46

      Because they were offside! 🤡

    • @twizztttt976
      @twizztttt976 Рік тому +42

      @@a-walpatches6460 mad goofy watch the game

    • @frafrafrafrafra
      @frafrafrafrafra Рік тому +4

      Those were offsides, the images are clear

    • @a-walpatches6460
      @a-walpatches6460 Рік тому +11

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

    • @LuisLRC
      @LuisLRC Рік тому +30

      @@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

  • @benedictchinweuba5820
    @benedictchinweuba5820 Рік тому +84

    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
      @meelcoom9761 Рік тому +43

      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
      @el.aye.bee.4477 Рік тому +17

      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
      @moisesojeda1085 Рік тому

      MEMO Ochoa vs Chile 0-7 😂

    • @chabalichabali8714
      @chabalichabali8714 Рік тому +4

      @@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
      @SS-gw3cb Рік тому +5

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

  • @elone4933
    @elone4933 Рік тому +11

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

  • @speedking7224
    @speedking7224 Рік тому +8

    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!

  • @ricardobjj24
    @ricardobjj24 Рік тому +142

    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
      @Soonontop Рік тому +28

      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
      @arturovidal5306 Рік тому +2

      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
      @joaovitorcamargo7165 Рік тому

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

    • @Nik-up5pd
      @Nik-up5pd Рік тому +11

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

    • @TrustMeMore
      @TrustMeMore Рік тому +1

      @@joaovitorcamargo7165 Cry more

  • @mindsai7
    @mindsai7 Рік тому +36

    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
      @halfvolley11 Рік тому +10

      Cause of Messi moment.

    • @ShahzadAli-se7wg
      @ShahzadAli-se7wg Рік тому +1

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

    • @Eyeyorot
      @Eyeyorot Рік тому

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

    • @ShahzadAli-se7wg
      @ShahzadAli-se7wg Рік тому +1

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

  • @ousmanjallow7866
    @ousmanjallow7866 Рік тому +6

    This win definitely helped Argentina play better in later games🤧

  • @stopdroproll7258
    @stopdroproll7258 Рік тому +18

    Messi is the GOAT!

  • @petrov3190
    @petrov3190 Рік тому +6

    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.
    @theleonteam. 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @mauromatos3124
    @mauromatos3124 Рік тому +26

    Enzo is a gem.

    • @zamteachhangte9514
      @zamteachhangte9514 Рік тому +1

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

  • @aliobeido8754
    @aliobeido8754 Рік тому +52

    Dan is hilarious 😂

  • @sam2theammyk9
    @sam2theammyk9 Рік тому +31

    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
      @kadarabdullahi Рік тому +5

      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
      @Garmin316 Рік тому +2

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

    • @peterparker9954
      @peterparker9954 Рік тому

      The referee was a Ronaldo fan or a Ronaldo agent

  • @andrewsadikin5226
    @andrewsadikin5226 Рік тому +5

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

  • @Robnas621
    @Robnas621 Рік тому +25

    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

  • @basantapant198
    @basantapant198 Рік тому +3

    MESSI is the greatest player football has ever seen

  • @sujeeaatsharma976
    @sujeeaatsharma976 Рік тому +46

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

    • @flippa7352
      @flippa7352 Рік тому +31

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

    • @solenstyle
      @solenstyle Рік тому +13

      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
      @elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 Рік тому

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

    • @electric_sand
      @electric_sand Рік тому

      @@solenstyle exactly

  • @fallenhero5226
    @fallenhero5226 Рік тому +16

    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
      @dosuseun2972 Рік тому +4

      Screnshotted .. I would be back on the final day

    • @arhaan2004
      @arhaan2004 Рік тому +1

      I'll be here my man on the final day

    • @arhaan2004
      @arhaan2004 Рік тому +1

      Btw who were they playing against 😏

    • @kendyjapri1559
      @kendyjapri1559 Рік тому +1

      Even i know it was bs.. but Amen

    • @peterparker9954
      @peterparker9954 Рік тому +1

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

  • @filmybaat804
    @filmybaat804 Рік тому +13

    Nedum's face during Seb rant 🤣

  • @akinijoseph5888
    @akinijoseph5888 Рік тому +16

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

  • @openbooktips
    @openbooktips Рік тому +22

    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
      @pokehaiku Рік тому

      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

  • @mattsnider2667
    @mattsnider2667 Рік тому +8

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

  • @christianmenera4436
    @christianmenera4436 Рік тому +11

    Seb was speaking facts about Mexico and Tata

  • @shazzadulswagoto840
    @shazzadulswagoto840 Рік тому +6

    i am from the future: Argentina will win the wc..

  • @MrWalo1990
    @MrWalo1990 Рік тому +2

    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

  • @filmybaat804
    @filmybaat804 Рік тому +14

    Dan's sense of humour 😂

  • @MilgrineGenio
    @MilgrineGenio Рік тому +4

    Vamos Argentina!

  • @mickeymorris3017
    @mickeymorris3017 Рік тому +3

    Messi the GOAT 🐐⚽️🇯🇲

  • @falta9840
    @falta9840 Рік тому +4

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

  • @ant777live
    @ant777live Рік тому

    I love Dan Thomas ; ) Amazing emotion from Sebastian we want more ; ) Followed by total rationality from Shaka. Amazing

  • @amantoaman
    @amantoaman Рік тому +2

    I love this channel ❤

  • @boumkwo
    @boumkwo Рік тому +7

    pENALDO would flop around until he got a bs pen.

  • @googleaccount3286
    @googleaccount3286 Рік тому +2

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

    • @amg4616
      @amg4616 Рік тому

      Exactly dude 👍

  • @alviali6783
    @alviali6783 Рік тому +22

    Messi goal = Messi 2011 CL final goal !!

  • @hari2061
    @hari2061 Рік тому +3

    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
      @hari2061 Рік тому +2

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

  • @rajivjonathan6836
    @rajivjonathan6836 Рік тому +21

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

  • @MarioSantos-zx4bj
    @MarioSantos-zx4bj Рік тому +2

    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

  • @theashwin98
    @theashwin98 Рік тому +3

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

  • @shannonharris5173
    @shannonharris5173 Рік тому +17

    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
      @kaurshaijal4203 Рік тому +1

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

    • @veeraraghavan9025
      @veeraraghavan9025 Рік тому

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

    • @kaurshaijal4203
      @kaurshaijal4203 Рік тому

      @@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
      @kaurshaijal4203 Рік тому

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

    • @peterparker9954
      @peterparker9954 Рік тому

      @@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 !

  • @AnikEditzzz
    @AnikEditzzz Рік тому +2

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

  • @mmehdi3437
    @mmehdi3437 Рік тому +2

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

  • @nicolerodgers9469
    @nicolerodgers9469 Рік тому +5

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

  • @c3920
    @c3920 Рік тому +1

    Messi looked so happy after the second goal.

  • @solac388
    @solac388 Рік тому +1

    The passion from Seb hahaha love it

  • @chuksbrian3380
    @chuksbrian3380 Рік тому +5

    And that brings us to the end of the show 🤣🤣

  • @thierryinongi4782
    @thierryinongi4782 Рік тому +5

    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
    @Nuffy671 Рік тому +1

    😤🙏🏽 Right selection by Argentina coach

  • @milanbhatt4650
    @milanbhatt4650 Рік тому +1

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

  • @slimbt9888
    @slimbt9888 Рік тому +13

    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 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @samkoch1028
    @samkoch1028 Рік тому +18

    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.

  • @dajongedflamer1375
    @dajongedflamer1375 Рік тому +2

    The pressure on him was no joke.

  • @Lukazure
    @Lukazure Рік тому +2

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

  • @rayrecordings
    @rayrecordings Рік тому +7

    That Fernandez goal was a work of art

  • @footballhighlights5674
    @footballhighlights5674 Рік тому +6

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

  • @Karina-if6bl
    @Karina-if6bl Рік тому +2

    One more time Messi made the difference for Argentina❤

  • @mattgibney4085
    @mattgibney4085 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @eyebeesvlogs4544
    @eyebeesvlogs4544 Рік тому +6

    What an amazing goal by Messi..oh wait!! Thats FIFA according to Penaldogs😂😂

  • @captaindelta43
    @captaindelta43 Рік тому +4

    Well you guys aren't laughing now , are you !
    Leo THE GOAT Messi
    Clapped his haters

  • @romeoaninkora1080
    @romeoaninkora1080 Рік тому +2

    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
      @michaelclayton9658 Рік тому

      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

  • @eerie_blur
    @eerie_blur Рік тому

    5:00 Speech of a lifetime 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @oswaldjames5332
    @oswaldjames5332 Рік тому +5

    And As Usual; DiMaria provided the assist. "El Fideo' is the Rodney Dangerfield of World Football; just gets No Respect!😄😎🇬🇾

  • @kimberlysabillon3005
    @kimberlysabillon3005 Рік тому +3

    ARGENTINA CHAMPIONS ! ⭐⭐⭐

  • @himsonelias9950
    @himsonelias9950 Рік тому

    Best panel of analysts, like show👍

  • @GeoAce777
    @GeoAce777 Рік тому

    Get rid of 'Expected goals' replace with corners or set pieces

  • @youtuber-tg1pu
    @youtuber-tg1pu Рік тому +5

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

    • @kendyjapri1559
      @kendyjapri1559 Рік тому

      Will lo celso play in knockout stages?

    • @vo67
      @vo67 Рік тому

      @@kendyjapri1559 he’s out of wc

  • @blessingz
    @blessingz Рік тому +3

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