Argentina can’t keep moving centrally on every attack. Everytime we get on the wings, we get a result. I can’t believe Scaloni can’t see that. Messi’s IQ is still one of one but he’s 39, every team will have bodies to mark him and they keep winning because he’s older now.
🚨 “As Long as Messi Is on the Pitch, You Stay” — Diego Simeone Reveals Emotional Moment
🗣️:“There was a moment during the game, after Egypt scored the second goal, I felt done… completely done. My heart couldn’t take it anymore. I even thought about getting up and leaving the stadium.
But then my wife looked at me and said, ‘Do you remember there’s still Messi on the pitch?’
I said, ‘Yes…’
And she told me, ‘As long as Messi is still there, you stay. Because anything can happen.’
So I stayed.
And of course… he delivered. He always does in moments like that. That’s why he’s special. That’s why people believe.
I have to thank my wife for that moment… because she reminded me of something important.
And tonight… when we get home, let’s just say she’s getting the best version of me.” 😄
This is what GREATNESS looks like.
Go down by one early. Miss a penalty. Go down by two against an incredibly poised defense and supremely confident counterattacking - Big love to Egypt btw. With 21mins left in regulation, find inspiration out of nowhere for a tremendous assist. Score a clinical and excellent equalizer. At this point your teammates who look up to you are all vim’d up and press fwd and take the lead.
Sounds like a fable except we all just witnessed this in HD. Please compare Messi to no one in his generation.