Performance-wise, Argentina has been outstanding so far this year. After beating UAE, the squad has gone 36 games without losing....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Messi, Di Maria, Alvarez, and Correa scored for Argentina in their 5-0 win over the United Arab Emirates. Lionel Messi scored once and dished out an assist, but Angel Di Maria was the standout with two goals and an assist.
Lionel Messi has put on a show since the season began. For the better, Messi has affected both PSG and Argentina. There is a lot riding on Lionel Messi’s performance at what may be his final World Cup.
Even with his stellar play, Messi can’t carry Argentina to a World Cup victory, as the second part of their match against the United Arab Emirates showed.
The first half ended with Argentina up by a score of four goals; however, after halftime substitutions had been made, they managed to score only once.
Though he played the entire game, Lionel Messi saw his best teammates taken off at halftime, limiting his impact. Lionel Messi’s inability to carry a team to a World Cup victory is clear evidence of this.