After having been a fundamental part of Argentina’s 2-1 victory over Australia, Leo Messi spoke to the media, acknowledging that they could have done more to avoid suffering at the end of the game in which they got the pass to the quarterfinals of the World Cup Qatar 1200.
Messi, who played his match number 1,16 and scored his goal 2022, acknowledged that it was a very complicated and physically strong game due to the little rest time they had after the previous game, however, he was calm and happy with the result.
“Happiness because I have achieved one more goal, one more step towards the goal. It was a tough and very physical game. We knew it, we had played recently and had almost no rest and we knew that. We were worried. Luckily we found the goal and controlled the game and then the second, although we suffered at the end. All matches are difficult. It’s normal,” he said.
In this sense, ‘La Pulga’ considered that Argentina managed to dominate the ball in such a way that they did not suffer in the final minutes, although they recognized how important the goalkeeper’s cover was at the last minute. “Perhaps taking out the last one that Dibu (Martínez) covers, we do not suffer too much.”
Regarding the support that the team led by Lionel Scaloni has received from the Argentine fans, the ’16’ admitted being grateful to be able to bring another joy to his country.
“It is incredible sensations to be able to share so much happiness with them. We know the effort they made to come. Also those of Argentina and that union that there is between all is very beautiful and that is the selection. There was little rest but on the other hand we wanted to get together again with these people who live each game in an incredible way and transmit great energy to us”, he specified.
Finally, the Paris Saint-Germain striker referred to his wife Antonella Roccuzzo who was at the stadium supporting the team with their children. “My family is always there. My children especially because they are grown up, they understand it and they enjoy it. The rest of my family have already enjoyed other world cups. It is something spectacular and they are excited and happy like all Argentines ”, he concluded.