Just take a minute and let all of this sink in.
How on earth does a 39-year-old step onto a pitch filled with players like Bellingham, Harry Kane, Rice, and some of the biggest stars in the Premier League and Europe… and still come out as the best player on the field?
9 successful dribbles.
Most duels won.
2 assists.
Do you realize how absurd 9 successful dribbles in a World Cup semifinal is? Many players don’t reach that total over 3 or 4 games. Messi did it in 1 game—on the biggest stage.
And he didn’t do it while comfortably leading.
Argentina were 1–0 down against England. Messi created the equalizer, then assisted the winner.
With those 2 assists, he also became the all-time leading assist provider in World Cup history.
Take a moment to truly process all of that.
Only then will you understand the greatness of Lionel Messi.
🚨Lionel Scaloni on Lionel Messi after Argentina’s comeback against Egypt:
🗣️ Reporter: “Scaloni, people always say this team is trying to win the World Cup for Messi. Do you feel that pressure?”
🗣️ Lionel Scaloni:
“I actually think people have it the wrong way around.
Today, it looked like Leo was trying to win it for all of us.
We were two goals behind. The game was slipping away. He never complained, never pointed fingers. He simply asked for the ball.
He created our first goal.
Then he scored the equaliser.
That is what leaders do.
After the final whistle, I saw something people rarely see. Leo was emotional. Not because he had scored, but because he genuinely carries the responsibility of this team on his shoulders. Sometimes I think he worries more about letting his teammates down than any of us worry about letting him down.
That’s why this dressing room respects him so much.
People admire Lionel Messi because of the goals and the trophies.
We admire him because, even after everything he has achieved, he still feels responsible for every player wearing the Argentina shirt.
Grabe si Tab. Already talking of moving forward.
Teh, di pa nga nakakatagal sa Davao yung bangkay ni Rene.
Wala pa nga ata sa Nigeria yung bangkay ni Divine.
Teh, di pa nakakapag-pasiyam.
@violarexdev MY GOD I’M SO FUCKING MAD ABOUT THIS. Because what do you mean yung governor pa ng Agsur yung nagfacilitate ng flights to reunite Rene with his mom WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT ATENEO?!? Bakit hindi prio na ilipad sa Maynila yung nanay niya NAPAKAHAYOP NYONG LAHAT MGA WALANG PUSO
LOOK: Rovelyn, the mother of Ateneo Men’s Basketball Team player Rene Baterbonia, expressed deep grief over the death of her son following what was described as a team “training” activity. (1/2) @gmanews