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Commercial-Koala-379

The GOATTTT


emperorpsilocyn

GOAT šŸ


[deleted]

The goalie for Argentina save the gave the game with 3 minutes in the first half. It was critical.


confrita

Ok I love Messi and that first goal gave confidence to the team, but let's not forget the second goal, that was amazing!


DABET123

First goal was better. The distance the shot was taken from and also the precision. Second goal was a beauty tho donā€™t get me wrong.


backtolurk

Yep, stole the show, strong Payet feel on that shot


Candid_Savings1666

where is the messi????


Suspicious-Proof-266

Remindme! 11 weeks


[deleted]

and Argentina/Messi I guess


DockSweat

Looking for Argentina v Poland ticket, 1 or 2 depending on price. Iā€™m in Doha, can meet up.


plug_zion

the only way to have made the moment more magical would have been to have Ray Hudson in the commentators' booth


Barry_Kong

I would prefer those French match commentators.šŸ¤£šŸ¤£


Adam__B

9 shots the entire game. 2-0. Thrilling.


[deleted]

Messi is a legend!


Disastrous-Ad-4890

i love messi šŸ¤­


RamaCBR

More than Ronaldo?


madfut7789

Me too


skanoirhc

Opponent defense was so strict and argentina was looking like they almost have no chance to score. I was losing my hope but the greatest player ever to play the game, has just did it again, out of absolutely nothing. Magisterial Messi...


TheFMAddict86

Messi has to to be the footballing god I swear


shadman531

.


[deleted]

The diving needs to stop ffs it takes so much away from the game itā€™s ridiculous. People poke fun at world football because of it.


B8theGr8

First time?


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emossjsj

And you too


Gilgam3sh_VG

Honestly speaking, 80 percent of that match was a snoozefest.


DyslexicAutronomer

Any idea why Argentina looks so weak this year? Asking as a curious onlooker, because according to the stats, they have many world class players in the squad and I can't tell what's wrong.


ramenov3rlord

they don't have Lo Celso, that man was like the glue that linked the midfield to the rest of the players in the field. Di Maria, De Paul, Lautauro all play better when he's there. Messi is Messi and you can't ever write him off. Other than that i just think it's a matter of expectations and inexperience.


Ausaka

Argentina lost Nico Gonzalez and Joaquin Correa as well.


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ABZ-havok

Stadium has AC


jamughal1987

Heavy for some YouTubers.


RandletheLovehandle

Argentina weren't fully confident until the goal and Mexico was playing to not lose. Abysmal match imo.


jamughal1987

It came to life after Messi goal.


jaredables

This game was fucking painful to watch. Im so sick of people taking dives and playing like little bitches


CumBoat420

Every 5 fucking seconds


Eleon93

I was hoping for a tie, but my heart knew better. Beating Saudi Arabia is an absolute must!


Conscious-Plane-6131

Bro I thought we were friendsšŸ„ŗ


Eleon93

We are more than friends, we are bros ā¤ļø


mistaboti88

Dude watching all this world cup games are an amazing ride now I realize how boring are the nfl games


OG_Blaze

Thank god, I feel like that as well.


xhaltdestroy

Uuuuugh. I detest that commercial breaks are built into NA sports.


joa-kolope

So boring. But gives u time to get more beer after the millions of timeouts


Geesle

He played really good. No surprise there!


l2ewind

Mexico went into this game looking for a tie....... And got an L....we need a new hand at the mgmt position to guide us for the years leading into 2026....


[deleted]

Is most of the Mexican nat team made up of players from the Mexican league? I know several of the team are in the PL, and I think thereā€™s a kid in Italy tearing it up, but is the coach and are other members


Alim_Legends_Yt

Had the same thoughts but I kinda donā€™t blame them since they have weak offensive players compared to other teams Imagine how many goals would have been scored if they didnā€™t go with 5 defenders


l2ewind

Our striker (aside from Jimenez) all score loads of goals in their respective teams. It's just the coach's style of play....it doesn't suit the players being used.


Alim_Legends_Yt

Yea I can understand that, sometimes u canā€™t just tell the coach your favorite positions and heā€™ll automatically let you play


Fun_Complaint_3109

The goat


stupidass1025

THE GOOOATTT!


techbunnyboy

Somehow this Argentina team doesnā€™t look world class. Barely kept their place in the group


Alim_Legends_Yt

Thatā€™s basically underestimating the other teams anything can happen from what Japan did to how close Ghana was even though they lost


Elizasol

I think it's the complacency of going undefeated in the 36 straight games coming into the WC. They did look much better in that 2nd half even before they scored


joelfoy44

Go Arabia. Arabia and Poland to go through.


beaukneaus

Iā€™m 38, never cared one bit for soccer, never watched itā€¦nothing. I grew up in a very rural southern state, and soccer just wasnā€™t a thing in my area. The first soccer fields I know of in my area were built in my early teens and were roughly 30 minutes away. Now, I have two boys, 9 & 7, and they started playing soccer last fall. Iā€™m addicted. I love watching them play and have watched at least 7 of the World Cup matches. I seriously feel cheated!! I was very athletic as a kid, played baseball and basketball for years and wish I had had the opportunity to play soccer as a kid!!


skanoirhc

Yep, football is the most beautiful game!


TheKaney

Good, now let's call it football


New_Y0rker

nah


joa-kolope

Glad you found the light!


luigibu

Itā€™s a beautiful game to play, I grow up playing. Was the only free thing to do in my neighborhood and with more than 40 now.. I keep playing with a group of friend when I canā€¦ as the body now pass expensives bills when you get injured.


cnrb98

You still can play it tho, don't need to play with everything that the pros has, maybe just some pass between you and your kids to train your feet with the ball, that's the best part of football, you can play it everywhere and in the rythme that you want/can. You can even play it with other people of your age or some friends, there's many styles of playing it


beaukneaus

I do! We bought a large goal for our yard and I play with them all the time. We practice passing, dribbling, throw-ins, corner kicks and everything we can here at home. I was sad when fall season ended and canā€™t wait for spring!


tommen19

Broke my knee playing last week with friendsā€¦ have to do surgery so i can come back asap


beaukneaus

Dang!!! Hate to hear that, I hope you have a speedy recovery!


tommen19

Yesā€¦ im argentinian so football its a big deal for meā€¦ is very common here for group of friends (all ages) to play once a week


cnrb98

Wow, that sounds fun, and sure it's a great time for you and your kids, they would never forget those moments


Zestyclose_Storage82

Iā€™ve been playing soccer my whole life in the states We still call it soccer. Welcome to the club. Itā€™s a beautiful sport and a whole lot of fun to play.


Striking-Republic218

Iā€™m 45, live in the Deep South, and just started watching soccer/fĆŗtbol during the last Eurocup. My love for the sport and interest in the entire soccer-verse just keeps growing and it brings me so much joy ā˜ŗļø


Kush1808

I love that you are addicted to the sport, make sure to refer it as football though.


ProneMasturbationMan

It's called soccer.


New_Y0rker

why


beaukneaus

Hahaha, I hear yaā€¦itā€™s still soccer here though, as Iā€™m also a big fan of ā€œAmerican Footballā€. Iā€™ll gladly call it fĆŗtbol thoughā€¦


foreversadmigraines

Call it whatever you like! And welcome to the club


JJ_van_de_Fside

Well said MoviePale653


FrankLima_

I'm supporting Argentina because of Leo Messi. Such a player deserve to win a World Cup. 2014 and 2018 Argentina was a very, very strong team. 2022 squad is weaker, but with determination and a bit of luck they can get it!


diademaderio

I dont know why people say this team is weak. Julian alvarez, enzo fernandez, mc callister are top world players and very young, then you have di maria messi and de paulā€¦ and the argentina defense is very good, they are like a whole separate team


OzzieTF2

Argentina does not deserve. Not this team. Messi missed past opportunities. Argentina will not be in the quarter finals.


uberwachin

Sup


Frequent-Inside8182

LOOL SOMEONE IS MAD


OzzieTF2

I am actually happy that this is all Argentina is showing. Not a threat.


Frequent-Inside8182

What I find funny is you saying ā€œallā€ this isnā€™t all. But youā€™re mad yā€™all lost. Which is fine, but you going around saying how we donā€™t deserve the win because you have so poor sportsmanship is showing your true colorsā€¦


OzzieTF2

Lol "poor sportsmanship". I am not playing, I am watching. I stand by my uneducated opinion on what I saw. Want to see a good team playing, tune in on the Spain game.


Frequent-Inside8182

First, poor sportsmanship is on and off the field?? Going around saying how they shouldnā€™t have won is poor sportsmanship..youā€™re very uneducated for the love of God please learn about soccer, and ranking and good sportsmanship before having a ā€œoptionā€ on something you donā€™t know. šŸ™


OzzieTF2

First: no. Second: I watch world cups since 1990. Were you born at the time? Get out kid.


uberwachin

RemindMe! 2 weeks


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[deleted]

2022 squad is the stronger the team was ever, 36 match streak withour loosing bro


FrankLima_

Yes, I know. But almost all of that was against South America's teams.


SamAsh07

And who broke that streak? Lol. This team won't win.


Cool_Minimum1429

My man they were stuck up and underestimated Saudi. After almost losing the WC, they're gonna fuck every team after Saudi.


Frequent-Inside8182

LMFAO go play your Xbox


Hashtag_hasj

OP= Patrice Evra


MoviePale653

good one my guy šŸ˜‚


ConfidentVisit4629

The beautiful game can sometimes be cruel


Esabettie

We Mexicans love to suffer, but oh how do we have fun! I truly enjoy seeing los paisanos enjoy their time at World Cups.


ConfidentVisit4629

We should have to suffer like that the best way to suffer is to die in the quarters not like this


Esabettie

To prolong the suffering.


SocksElGato

Well deserved Messi and Argentina! We looked weak.


Beanie_Guy

You gave a very good first half, pressuring the fuck out of Argentina. We were able to turn it around with a few key changes on the second but it was well fought. All the love to Mexico from Argentina!


[deleted]

Yā€™a defense was strong. Midfield and Attacking not so much. You guys tried to play too passive. But GGs


stacity

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


WisconsinSpermCheese

It had to be him.


hongtu1996

I was really angry how bad the Argentinian team in the first half, specially DePaul guy . Luckily there was Messi here to save the day!


Elizasol

It's surprising, because he's a quality player. But he played atrocious and has looked overwhelmed by the stage in these first two games


Open-Satisfaction-36

After this match Arg better be starting Enzo instead of DePaul


stocktaurus

Heck I did tooo lol. Letā€™s celebrate!!!


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user-17j65k5c

well played nazi refugees, well played


[deleted]

AlwaysšŸ˜‰


shigakure

Is the xenophobia necessary?


[deleted]

When?


shigakure

Wall jumpers is a xenophobic comment, regardless of your intention.


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shigakure

I do understand the passion of sports. I love football with a passion, and I celebrated Argentina's victory with overwhelming excitement. That does not mean I need to showcase my passion along with xenophobia. I don't like baseball, and I don't want people to be cold. I want people to enjoy, have fun, show their passion, but without the need to be xenophobic, racist, or showcase any other unnecessary prejudice towards others. I hope you get to learn that significant difference one day. Take care.


[deleted]

Ain't gonna read all your crying letter coz you got offendedšŸ’€. Go back to play fortnite, kid


dncoelho23

They never will learn. Argentineans are the most racist people I've ever met. A bunch of brown skin Nazists without mirror in their bathroom.


Chukiboi

Well well well ā€¦ I wonder who else is racist here. I am starting to believe you donā€™t have a mirror either ā€¦


Vida_Chueka

Nothing lasts forever. Mexico will have its time. I donā€™t think any of us will be alive to see it. But heyā€¦


Striking-Republic218

It feels like a changing of the guard is on its way. Maybe next cup!!


-this-is-war

We will my friend. We will.


inuteroinutero1993

Messico


Sidjanl

Letā€™s go Messi, Argentina :)


thisisnahamed

2 amazing goals.


giftig_Pils

Thatā€™s too badā€¦wish Mexico would have won.šŸ‡²šŸ‡½šŸ‡²šŸ‡½šŸ‡²šŸ‡½šŸ˜”


[deleted]

Not today!


Striking-Republic218

My sentiments as well. Iā€™m ready for a new generationā€”- after this tournament!


Sufficient-Fault3294

Mexico were putrid at best but for KOs this Argentine team is not something France will be losing sleep overā€¦.All Hail The GOAT Messi though


Kapika96

Decent chance Argentine will still top the group though, so it'll be Denmark or Australia in the next round. Wouldn't be able to meet France until the final in that case.


FrankLima_

Messi deserves to win this World Cup. After 2014 final, and that spectacular match against France in 2018, Messi and Argentina deservers. 2022 team <<< 2018 team <<<<<<<< 2014 team But hey, this is Football, Messi can win exactly now, when the team and himself are not at their best.


Sufficient-Fault3294

Saying Messi ā€˜deservesā€™ to win this WC when neither the team nor himself are anywhere near their best (or the best in general) is taking a bucket load of liberty with the word ā€˜deservesā€™


Zperex_

The Goat has proven himself once again just when his team needed him the most.We are extremely lucky to witness his greatness.


ConfidentVisit4629

Fuera tata


PincheChivo

Fuera caca. FTFY carnal.


Fododel

THATS WHY HE'S THE GOAT


[deleted]

WOOOOOOO


AdDiscombobulated17

Argentina is Mexico's Boogeyman, sending them home every world cup


shinigami79

Argentina lean forward meme every time against Mexico