Messi is playing out of his mind this tournament lol. Multiple moments of magic. The way he took his penalty in the shootout too was cold blooded. No fear. Looking like the greatest of all time 🐐
I agree. It's as if God himself is guiding Messi to glory. He just seems so secure within himself. It's a joy to watch an all-time great be so in the zone, that they're literally glowing.
@@mattlennon7628 Modric was part of a strong team that won that game because of a collective effort, against an Argentina side was completely different to the one now. Only three starters remain from that side. Their defence was terrible at that tournament too... That was underlined by the fact they conceded 7 goals to Croatia and France.
The only reason Argentina started falling apart, in my opinion, is similar to what happened in the Australia game. Scaloni decides to go on the defensive and make the subs to play defense and protect the lead. Argentina's best defense is possession. Not sitting in the back. Australia too, almost came back for this reason.
Messi used to be quiet and people said he was not fit to be a leader, in this world cup he has been loud and assertive to lead the team. He became exactly what Argentina needed him to be
@@littlecat2222 If you mean that Modric is better than Messi at this tournament that is debatable but if we're talking all time, with all due respect to Modric, he is nowhere close to Messi.
This ref was definitely a nutcase. Not even like he was favoring a team, he just clearly lost the plot and both Argentina and Holland had to deal with him🤦♂️the guy literally had to run to the side ref before kickoff cuz he forgot to do the coin toss
The greatest dribbler in history The greatest passer of the ball The greatest playmaker in history The greatest goal scorer in history The greatest player of all times The Assist king LIONEL ANDRES MESSI
@@benjaminhendriksen of all the players in the world saying Messi has 0 sportsmanship just sounds silly. The dude is a class act throughout is whole career
Messi is in incredible form this World Cup. He would have had 5 goals now if Szczesny didn't save that penalty for Poland in the group stages. I'm a Messi fan but I have to admit that I've doubted him so many times when it comes to international games but I'm glad he's proven me wrong recently because I want him and Argentina to win the World Cup. Vamos, vamos, Argentina!
@@gigidawide6033 Good point. His poor form in some international matches in the past must have been partly due to the lack of unity from their team or their disjointed squad but ever since Scaloni took over, I had more hope for Argentina. The shift of mentality has been big for their team and it's like some weight has been lifted from Messi's shoulders and he does tend to play better when that has been the case. While I can't fully blame his teammates, I do understand where you are coming from and I'm glad that experience has made Messi better and I quite like how he plays nowadays because he's been more cerebral and calculated rather than using his pace.
Was it though, I legit saw it coming ngl. It was either that or the Netherland wall jumps and they play a low ball towards one Corner. Same with the first free kick they got a few minutes earlier. I don’t know why that kinda of wall is actually allowed in my opinion
Actually had the netherlands went to the offensive, they would've won. Argentina are mentally weak and defensively fragile team (I can't blame them after multiple heartbreaks at the final 2014, 15, and 16) and just a bit of pressure by Australia and them proved how effective it was. So why not do it from the start?
@@sumomaster5585 if they had started with offensive they would be more tired which will make argentina easier..thier plan was to go on pens..but argentina could have won in last 5mints were enzo hit the post,deflection,lautaro s shot which hit vandick..but argentina was cool as ice in penaltys
@@sumomaster5585 I would usually agree that Argentina are a fragile team but there is a key difference between 14,15,16 teams and this one, they won the copa america. Their confidence and belief is far greater than it once was. Those teams would have lost the shootout. The character is there, call it disrespectful if you want but they have guts, never backed down from the fight. But I agree the Netherlands let em off the hook in extra time but that's not Argentinas fault, they stupidly relied on penalties and they paid the price
Argentina keep raising the bar. That penalty shootout was something epic. It's as if they're just destined for glory here and will not be denied. That Argentine goalkeeper deserves enormous credit of course, but the entire team rose to the challenge cause the Dutch side made them earn it, and that's always the best way to prove your worth. Argentina have earned their trip to the semis beyond all expectations. Vamos!!!
What bar are you talking about? 😂 Bc they’ve BARELY won their knockout matches.. Messi is carrying Argentina, it’s good for them that he’s in great form. But if drops a bit of his level for whatever reason, Argentina are done. And yes Emi is a beast GK, but that’s not enough
@@earnestliving What bar, you ask? Well, they were pushed to the limit in that match and still managed to triumph despite all the stuff the Dutch threw at them. That's the bar. The bar that allows a team to foil a rabid opponent under hellish pressure, the bar that says you may think you have what it takes, but we know different. That's the bar Argentina raised and backed up with their performance. They earned that win the old-fashioned way: by completely depleting their opponents, both physically and mentally. The fact that the match ultimately became closer in the end just added for a lot of drama and excitement, but, alas, there can only be one winner and that's the team that never loses its focus and goes the extra distance by, you guessed it: raising the bar. A smart man wouldn't underestimate that kind of a team or belittle its winning efforts. Cheers!
@@valsainking quit with the fantasies and biased dreamy intake 😂 what really happened here was that argentina slacked for some minutes and almost paid the price. They let their guard down or if Messi’s for some reason is stopped, they will not be able to win. Netherlands had been performing in a mediocre way too, and they still almost lost to them. So no sir, there’s no such bar like that. Ground yourself to the reality.
Credit to Emiliano Martinez 🫡🙏 A true Argentina hero. When Lautaro scored the winning penalty every player ran towards him and hugged him and celebrated , but only Messi was the one who ran towards Emi. Messi knows Emi is the one who has saved his legacy. Copa against Colombia and now this. Crazy this guy is. Emiliano v Livakovic… Bring it one 🔥
MESSI MESSI MESSI, Can't stop loving him!!! THe GOAT! 👑💯 And Our WALL, The GREAT WALL, Emi MARTINEZ u Beauty! 🔥👏 We are in the SEMIS!!! 😍 VAMOS ARGENTINA 🇦🇷
If this is how Messi is going to play for next four years, this World Cup is definitely not his last dance. I won't be surprised if Messi returns in 2026 after winning one or two more Copa America with this team. Unbelievable is Messi and cohesion in this team!
Argentina moving more inches closer for the Cup..congrats...especially to Messi who once again played his heart out for his country. With their main rival Brazil gone home, they should be now fully focus on beating Croatia to move on to the finals..."Team Messi Argentina".....Lets go!!!!!
Croatia's midfield is perhaps the best in the World Cup with Modric, Kovacic and Brozovic. Mixture of passing, dribbling , defensive and shooting ability. It will be a tough match but Argentina can do it.
@Netaji-The British Slayer So did Brazil, they had atleast 5 attacking players that can change the game but they were all stifled out for most of the game. I still think Argentina will beat them though.
And they say Men don't cry. That free kick from Netherland was slick.Every country don't have Messi. After 2-2 draw and the shots hitting pole,lautaro being denied at 2nd half of extra min. made me lost hope.And Martinez again showed how good he was at penalty shootout. Martinez obviously was the hero.Besides I want to see Di Maria playing more min.
@@ganrev3796 When you run out of things to hate on this Genuis so you come up with his handball in the middle of the field while facing the Holland keeper
Es bueno ver al legendario portero Martínez parar penales en su camino hacia la victoria en la Copa del Mundo. Estaba seguro de que Martínez salvaría la tanda de penaltis, solo hay dos partidos que separan a Argentina de ganar el Mundial. Somos de Irak. Apoyamos a la selección argentina. Me encanta la leyenda, Leo Messi 🇮🇶❤️🇦🇷🤙
@@j-money1354 lmao bruh Messi is just too good to be compared with Maradona , yeah Maradona was great , but Messi is just on a different level , This Argentina team isn't the best , but still because of Messi they came all this way , Give the Goat some credit even though u don't like him. 🇦🇷❤️
@@j-money1354 Great player, but Messi's longevity and consistency over his career is what sets him apart. This is a player who's been performing exceptionally for 15 years. And while Maradona was phenomenal in 86, he was 26 at the time; and that was his only standout international tournament, where he also had the fortune of his teammates scoring three goals to win the final. Messi didn't have that same luck in the 2014 final, which is why Maradona won a world cup and Messi didn't. And while 4 years later Maradona did reach another final, he wasn't key in that, given he managed just one assist and 0 goals. Meanwhile, Messi at 35 is doing something similar to what Maradona did as a 26 year old, in an evolved era where he's facing more organised defences, superior athletes and at a time where the game is at it's quickest. He's taken things to another level over his career.
Messi is not the greatest ever lmfao u sound like a fan boi drooling over a sub par washed player who’s constantly helped by Refs left n right to further his “legacy” when there isn’t even one anymore. 🗑🗑
Fair play to Messi. One of the best performances of the WC so far. Went first to take the penalty like a real captain and it’s not easy to score twice in the same game.
Realistically Argentina are out of their depth. That's why they didn't want Brazil in the semis cuz they know they aren't really strong team. The final team from the other group will surely be the favorite against Argentina or Croatia
@@sumomaster5585 Lmaoo Brazil got dogged by Croatia who play like a Walmart Argentina, fact Is Brazil has been ducking Argentina since last year. Last time Brazil scored against Argentina was 3 years ago. Croatia would be a tougher match up to win then Brazil. Brazil are simple frauds catapulted by sheeps like these pundits
@@kleston8692 No shame in that, not every team is Brazil of 2002 but the thing is, this team is defensively fragile, wasteful in front of the goal and mentally weak. Compare that to France in 2018...they didn't play great football but each chance counted and their defence was solid. That's how you win tournaments
Argentina needed this sort of game, in the last 10mins of the game, a lot of the players started playing dirty, fouling the opponent stupidly, which almost cost them the game, had the Netherlands kept pushing in ET instead of sitting back, they would have won this game. Hopefully those players learn from this game, that game is not over until it's over.
It would have been incredibly unfair if the Netherlands won. Argentina were clearly the better team and the Netherlands were just playing basketball at one point.
De Jong have the best performance among all Barca players in the world cup, just wait soon you will see that shitty manager bench him for a finished Busquet and an imature Gavi
Lol everytime Argentina win, the other team played poorly. Don't worry they will lift the world cup, we don't have to be beautiful, we have to be effective. Look at Brazil. All that flair and pomp. Went out against a very pragmatic side in Croatia. Keep calm and believe in Messi
Any one else getting the same feeling from Argentina with Real Madrid's in last year's Champs-League? Several times seemed they were out but got through & got through & got through, then won it! With Brazil out & today either France/England is out too, that's 2 teams that 'could' beat Argentina, gone. Though that Croatia team could do a number on any one, they too have a little, spellbinding wizard! This Argentina team has many similarities with Maradona's 1986 team. Messi has really driven his team on, has the highest average match rating of all players so far, so atm MOTT. Their fans are there in force, they know it's Messi's last WC, to see that sea of pale blue/white stripes, what a base to feed off. Football will miss Messi like no other player in it's history.
The argentine players get to feel this pressure at a very young age , they are 16 or 17 and they have to go play away at La Bombonera or El monumental or they have to go to Rosario where the pressure of the games are even crazier than in Buenos Aires
Messi's pass is a phenomenon, for that assist. Magician! Watch the replay for that assist. The pass, he literally passed the ball through the defender. As if Ake wasn't a tangible object.
Messi in this tournament has proved to many doubters why he’s better than anyone their delusional minds wants to be better than him. No one else can make an assist like that not even KDB, Fabregas or Ozil. He’s carrying this team clearly but this team is behind him a 100% not many big name players but they are leaving their hearts out their on the pitch and I really hope they win it but win or lose this magical little man is undoubtedly the greatest there is, was and will ever be.
Scaloni should be given some credit what a team he has built here, the boys are fighting for Messi and that’s without starlets like Dybala,Lautarro and etc🙌🏽💎🔥🔥
He is a good coach, he has managed to gel the team together. Something that other coaches apart from Sabela were not able to do. He is good but he is not perfect.
Croatia will be a very difficult game but if Argentina can defend well and produce at least one goal in regular time, they can go through. Croatia is an amazing team but they don't have the same attacking talent as Brazil or Argentina. Neutralize that attack, get one good goal, and check the ticket to the final.
@@oldskoolmusicnostalgia But if they go 2-0 like in the last 2 games... I dont think Croatia can hold out until penalty. One shot in 90 minutes aint good enough and you know it.
While some "goats" watch their team score 6 goals from the bench, the actual GOAT carries his country on his back every game, every tournament. Lionel Messi 🐐
The GOAT is 38 years old, and his age has caught up with him. While he has carried Portugal for 4 tournaments, it is nice that he has a team that can carry him for a change. He has given his all for Portugal.
The moment De Paul and Romero were subbed, the problems for Argentina defensively became huge especially with those crosses. Argentina needs to keep the ball and keep pressure, they gave the ball willingly to Netherlands at the end. Anyway, maybe this needed to happen so Argentina, it was big psychological test and they passed successfuly. Croatia won't be so confident this time if they rely on penalties against Argentina, because Emiliano Martinez is beast too.
I think the struggles of this game...giving up 2-0 lead...going to PK might be better for Argentina than just rolling past Netherland with a clean sheet...because...Croatia will make them suffer big time..this game is preparation for what's coming...
Everyone complaining about bad sportsmanship from Argentina, what about half the Netherlands defenders holding Messi's shirt and throwing him around. The little man was fantastic today. Go Argentina!!!!
messi was awesome, i have bet on argentina to win wc, hope they do! but wat are you talking about? argentina did show bad sportsmanship! just cause you supporting a team.doesnt mean you cant see whats happening and be honest
@@sambog2635 They are more inclined to the give respect , take respect philosophy. The Dutch should have stopped running their mouth , if the expected sportsmanship.
really, you are that impressed lolss you should watch more football, your head will explode when you see something good. argentina did same in wc previously. has been done many times before. netherlands were very poor throughout game. then at end they lump ball forward in hope 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I notice that most of the people who cry in here are not Dutch fans. They are Ronaldo fans. We all should enjoy football and especially enjoy the greatness of Messi. We should consider ourselves lucky to see Messi play because our grandkids can only see the replays.
The Netherlands didn't continue with the attack after they equalized bcuz they saw what happened to Brazil. Better to protect what you have instead of going after what you're not sure of
Them vs Croatia will be really tough, I think they have to beat them anytime before the penalty shootout, as good as Emi Martinez is at saving penalties, I still think the experience over the past 2 tournaments Croatia have could play a big part in helping them win..
@@zalegalizaciju434 but this time it’s a semi final and both teams are good at PKS. The last World Cup Messi had legit the worst Argentina squad ever and you can even see he’s stressed. But this time he seems a little more worry free because the team is getting results.. not an easy game for either but if Croatia don’t contain Messi, it’s game over. Cus they don’t have crazy goal scorers up top
That Durch free kick in the very last second that scored the goal was brilliant! I have seen thousands of free kicks from that position and they always go over the wall - but to pass the ball to a player standing in the wall? Fantastic! But I will say one thing here - Argentina will be knocked out by Croatia, no doubt at all!
I am a die hard Messi fan, he he deserved a yellow card for the handball. It was deliberate and he was lucky to get away with it. That being said, he was the best player in the field
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Messi is playing out of his mind this tournament lol. Multiple moments of magic. The way he took his penalty in the shootout too was cold blooded. No fear. Looking like the greatest of all time 🐐
YOOO IM A HUGE FAN WYD HERE
I agree. It's as if God himself is guiding Messi to glory. He just seems so secure within himself. It's a joy to watch an all-time great be so in the zone, that they're literally glowing.
My man you are here also.
Ya, we heard this 4 years ago, then he had to play Modric. We know how that went :)
@@mattlennon7628 Modric was part of a strong team that won that game because of a collective effort, against an Argentina side was completely different to the one now. Only three starters remain from that side. Their defence was terrible at that tournament too... That was underlined by the fact they conceded 7 goals to Croatia and France.
The Messi assist was unbelievable what a player 👑
and It took some testicular fortitude for Koopmeiners to take the freekick the way he did.
It was amazing
@@EthanCruise lol that's the term I think Craig was looking for lol. I'll be stealing that thank you very much
@@Tunde....Ballack Yes haha. Man that was epic. This game was just awesome.
@@EthanCruise It was, not gonna lie it took me places, just up and down
The only reason Argentina started falling apart, in my opinion, is similar to what happened in the Australia game. Scaloni decides to go on the defensive and make the subs to play defense and protect the lead. Argentina's best defense is possession. Not sitting in the back. Australia too, almost came back for this reason.
As soon as Scaloni starts making substitutions around that 70th minute to go all Atletico Madrid on the pitch my heart starts dropping. This has been the consistent moment where Argentina lose the momentum, the control of the game and start playing like jittery second divisioners sitting back and just kicking the ball away they cave under pressure. If only they had kept their calm, kept possession of the ball and not abandon their offence altogether they would've had it in the bag by the normal time. Also f@©k that referee, who the f gives a ten minute extra time. Madre Mia he was just egregious.
Also Argentina don't have tall defenders so the opposition team always has chances from crosses.
Scaloni kills argentina at 70 mins
Scoloni if he does that again he won't be lucky again he is clueless
Exactly
I've seen this from the stadium and this was the once in a lifetime opportunity. Etched in the memory forever.
An 🇮🇳 and love for Messi is eternal.
Endea 👨🏿🌾🙋🏿♂️
13 minutes of stoppage time sickened me.
Too lucky bro
💥💥 You have witnessed one of the greatest matches in world cup history
Lucky bhai 🇮🇳🇮🇳
I envy u
Messi playing like he's in his 20s.🐐🔥This Argentina team is fighting. Reminds me of Copa America
Messi has a growth deficiency he will never grow old unlike penaldo ….. messi will continue to play in this level in his 50s
@@luisfernando5998 men shut up and stop bringing penaldo into this
What are you on about the guy can barley move out there compared to how he was 5 years ago.
Almost like he's playing a different sport, like volleyball.
When Messi was in his 20's he didn't dive like he did today and he was able to score more solo goals beating 3-5 players.
Messi 35 years of age has been phenomenal this World Cup. World Class performance every match post Saudi Arabia game. He deserves the trophy so much
Most overrated player of all time
@@HarbingerOfTruth1 schizofrenia take your pills
@@HarbingerOfTruth1 Most pathetic hater of all time. Just except he is the goat.
@Y U yeah. any team can lose. argentina almost lost to netherlands. brazil lost to croatia. spain lost to morroco. france has to worry about england.
@Y U they won’t play France…
Nearly died from this game
my heart was palpitating
I think my heart skipped a few beats bruh fr
@@Lars13__ I was on top of my lungs.... especially when enzo hit the post 🗿😭😭
My heart almost stopped
An American reporter did in fact die. Condolences to his loved ones.
Messi used to be quiet and people said he was not fit to be a leader, in this world cup he has been loud and assertive to lead the team. He became exactly what Argentina needed him to be
A leader does not have to be loud.
@@marjoriecoey3418 Well depends on the situation, he is giving this competition everything he has
@@marjoriecoey3418this is why your not a leader
Messi the only player that makes a grown man cry
Nope. Modric and the morrocan goalie too
@@techniciansinc6048 lol beat me to it, but yeah Livakovic can make a grown blonde team cry
Messi was the one crying after the final whistle
@@MLSflop na man the thing that makes you cry is the passion one has for the sport
@@MLSflop penaldogian should start reflect themselves. portugal play better without that petulant manchild
The places football can take you ain't no joke. Today was one of those days. Netherlands took me to some dark places. Glad Argentina pulled through.
Beautiful
Hahahahahah bro stop
Neatherland took you where ?
@@thelastcuckbender2621 for real bro. This is such a messed up sport.
I just want Messi to win it.
I admire Modric and Messi for this tournament. They are so incredible.
Modric is just incredible! I think he is even better Messi ! But Messi has good luck too I think
@@littlecat2222 If you mean that Modric is better than Messi at this tournament that is debatable but if we're talking all time, with all due respect to Modric, he is nowhere close to Messi.
@@littlecat2222Modric as a Midfielder's career is probably one of the best. But compared to Messi it's a tad bit unfair
@@littlecat2222 lol Nice joke Messi is God of football don't compare Modric to Messi it's shame
@@JinhoIzanagawalmao Messi is the greatest dribbler passer playmaker and goalscorer with supreme footballing iq never make that comparison again lol
This ref was definitely a nutcase. Not even like he was favoring a team, he just clearly lost the plot and both Argentina and Holland had to deal with him🤦♂️the guy literally had to run to the side ref before kickoff cuz he forgot to do the coin toss
The greatest dribbler in history
The greatest passer of the ball
The greatest playmaker in history
The greatest goal scorer in history
The greatest player of all times
The Assist king
LIONEL ANDRES MESSI
0 Sportmanship
7 Ballon dors says it all🤷♂️👑
@Vetrus Tell that to Modric who kicks him out wherever they meet :)
@@benjaminhendriksen of all the players in the world saying Messi has 0 sportsmanship just sounds silly.
The dude is a class act throughout is whole career
I have never seen the so called 🐐 make a pass like that 😎
Louis Van Gaal lost only 2 official matches as coach of Netherlands National Team.
Both of them against Argentina on Penalties.
He lost to Ireland and didn’t qualify for 2002 world cup.
Louis Van Gaal is a caveman bro he deserves this loss fully glad he’s going back home
Technically, those aren't losses
@@nelbertherider3173 yep
Draws
But today was a loss they pulled some magic out of a hat with that set piece
And both count as draws.
Messi is in incredible form this World Cup. He would have had 5 goals now if Szczesny didn't save that penalty for Poland in the group stages. I'm a Messi fan but I have to admit that I've doubted him so many times when it comes to international games but I'm glad he's proven me wrong recently because I want him and Argentina to win the World Cup. Vamos, vamos, Argentina!
I’ve never doubted Messi never will it’s he’s teammates flopping but this Argentina players are working hard to win every game with him
@@gigidawide6033 Good point. His poor form in some international matches in the past must have been partly due to the lack of unity from their team or their disjointed squad but ever since Scaloni took over, I had more hope for Argentina. The shift of mentality has been big for their team and it's like some weight has been lifted from Messi's shoulders and he does tend to play better when that has been the case. While I can't fully blame his teammates, I do understand where you are coming from and I'm glad that experience has made Messi better and I quite like how he plays nowadays because he's been more cerebral and calculated rather than using his pace.
To take the free-kick the way they did was just incredible.
Have you watched Zanetti's goal against England at 1998 WC . They inspired from that goal . This 2 gal are same.
@@FedericoDSilva But they cleary didn't take inspiration from the shootout😌
@@vishnujain7645 yeah
Was it though, I legit saw it coming ngl. It was either that or the Netherland wall jumps and they play a low ball towards one Corner. Same with the first free kick they got a few minutes earlier. I don’t know why that kinda of wall is actually allowed in my opinion
@@FedericoDSilva yes I have seen that one. But I like this one better because of the timing of it. Zanetti's was in the first half
This awesome game should be in final. Both teams showed the real entertainment for us football fans to watch.
Netherlands were poor until the end needed a better gameplan. Argentina maintained composure in extra time and got momentum back.
Actually had the netherlands went to the offensive, they would've won. Argentina are mentally weak and defensively fragile team (I can't blame them after multiple heartbreaks at the final 2014, 15, and 16) and just a bit of pressure by Australia and them proved how effective it was. So why not do it from the start?
It won't b effective if it is from d start
@@sumomaster5585 if you do it from the start then you risk opening spaces for argentina to attack you
@@sumomaster5585 if they had started with offensive they would be more tired which will make argentina easier..thier plan was to go on pens..but argentina could have won in last 5mints were enzo hit the post,deflection,lautaro s shot which hit vandick..but argentina was cool as ice in penaltys
@@sumomaster5585 I would usually agree that Argentina are a fragile team but there is a key difference between 14,15,16 teams and this one, they won the copa america. Their confidence and belief is far greater than it once was. Those teams would have lost the shootout. The character is there, call it disrespectful if you want but they have guts, never backed down from the fight. But I agree the Netherlands let em off the hook in extra time but that's not Argentinas fault, they stupidly relied on penalties and they paid the price
Argentina keep raising the bar. That penalty shootout was something epic. It's as if they're just destined for glory here and will not be denied. That Argentine goalkeeper deserves enormous credit of course, but the entire team rose to the challenge cause the Dutch side made them earn it, and that's always the best way to prove your worth. Argentina have earned their trip to the semis beyond all expectations. Vamos!!!
Go Croatia
What bar are you talking about? 😂 Bc they’ve BARELY won their knockout matches.. Messi is carrying Argentina, it’s good for them that he’s in great form. But if drops a bit of his level for whatever reason, Argentina are done. And yes Emi is a beast GK, but that’s not enough
@@earnestliving What bar, you ask? Well, they were pushed to the limit in that match and still managed to triumph despite all the stuff the Dutch threw at them. That's the bar. The bar that allows a team to foil a rabid opponent under hellish pressure, the bar that says you may think you have what it takes, but we know different. That's the bar Argentina raised and backed up with their performance. They earned that win the old-fashioned way: by completely depleting their opponents, both physically and mentally. The fact that the match ultimately became closer in the end just added for a lot of drama and excitement, but, alas, there can only be one winner and that's the team that never loses its focus and goes the extra distance by, you guessed it: raising the bar. A smart man wouldn't underestimate that kind of a team or belittle its winning efforts. Cheers!
@@valsainking quit with the fantasies and biased dreamy intake 😂 what really happened here was that argentina slacked for some minutes and almost paid the price. They let their guard down or if Messi’s for some reason is stopped, they will not be able to win. Netherlands had been performing in a mediocre way too, and they still almost lost to them. So no sir, there’s no such bar like that. Ground yourself to the reality.
@@earnestliving I'll ground myself to this reality---> Argentina 3-Croatia 0. 🥳🥳
Credit to Emiliano Martinez 🫡🙏
A true Argentina hero.
When Lautaro scored the winning penalty every player ran towards him and hugged him and celebrated , but only Messi was the one who ran towards Emi.
Messi knows Emi is the one who has saved his legacy. Copa against Colombia and now this. Crazy this guy is.
Emiliano v Livakovic… Bring it one 🔥
Saved his legacy? You have some pretty fickle values. Read some self-development books before the chance to reach maturity escapes you forever.
MESSI MESSI MESSI, Can't stop loving him!!! THe GOAT! 👑💯
And Our WALL, The GREAT WALL, Emi MARTINEZ u Beauty! 🔥👏
We are in the SEMIS!!! 😍
VAMOS ARGENTINA 🇦🇷
If this is how Messi is going to play for next four years, this World Cup is definitely not his last dance. I won't be surprised if Messi returns in 2026 after winning one or two more Copa America with this team. Unbelievable is Messi and cohesion in this team!
Impossible tbh. He would be 39 years old.
@@moustaphamoussabouh9985 He's not Penaldo... 😅😂🤣
@@tempawangdi5952 He is not going to play in 2026. Get a grip of yourself.
He could easily come off the bench.
@@Tom-yu9if Yes but even if he's given the starting role he could easily create so many chances just like Modric is doing for Croatia.
That pass was something else. 😳🔥
How about Koopmeiners freekick.
@@EthanCruise both were amazing
@@EthanCruise How about Emi Martinez's double save in the shootout?
What a great,great Game. That free kick was Insane
God Bless team Argentina , Captain Leo Messi ,what humility, drink from your saucers guys 🙏🏽🇯🇲🌞
They doubted Argentina,now we proved them wrong today. Just 2 more wins and it's all over and done.
It wasn't a handball on Messi because goats do not have hands....they have four legs
I think the 2 finals lost against Chile really taught Argentina a thing or two on how to deal with these moments
Argentina moving more inches closer for the Cup..congrats...especially to Messi who once again played his heart out for his country. With their main rival Brazil gone home, they should be now fully focus on beating Croatia to move on to the finals..."Team Messi Argentina".....Lets go!!!!!
Croatia is actually scary they've managed to beat brazil but i hope Argentina advance to the finals 😭
Croatia's midfield is perhaps the best in the World Cup with Modric, Kovacic and Brozovic. Mixture of passing, dribbling , defensive and shooting ability. It will be a tough match but Argentina can do it.
@Netaji-The British Slayer Hahahah. Do they have better attack than Brazil?
@Netaji-The British Slayer So did Brazil, they had atleast 5 attacking players that can change the game but they were all stifled out for most of the game. I still think Argentina will beat them though.
@@blackngold007 Once they meet Croatia or France, they will crumble.
@@amanueltesfu6071 we will see.
And they say Men don't cry.
That free kick from Netherland was slick.Every country don't have Messi.
After 2-2 draw and the shots hitting pole,lautaro being denied at 2nd half of extra min. made me lost hope.And Martinez again showed how good he was at penalty shootout.
Martinez obviously was the hero.Besides I want to see Di Maria playing more min.
After that Messi assist, I believe that he has three hands, Left-hand right hand, and left foot.
He has three legs rather. The hand was counted as a foot. Hence no yellow
@@ganrev3796the handball was at the midfield line get a grip
@@ganrev3796 When you run out of things to hate on this Genuis so you come up with his handball in the middle of the field while facing the Holland keeper
@@bryanp5843 doesn't matter. Maybe I dont have the credentials to talk more but all Football experts agree that deserved a yellow.
@@bradengarcia8437 So you are allowed to handle the ball at the halfway line. Your icon gets a pass every time.
Es bueno ver al legendario portero Martínez parar penales en su camino hacia la victoria en la Copa del Mundo. Estaba seguro de que Martínez salvaría la tanda de penaltis, solo hay dos partidos que separan a Argentina de ganar el Mundial. Somos de Irak. Apoyamos a la selección argentina. Me encanta la leyenda, Leo Messi 🇮🇶❤️🇦🇷🤙
Legendary? He couldn’t start over Leno at Arsenal 😂
Viva la leyenda!! Argentina es el mejor país del mundo
Vamos Argentina.
Messi cheater hjdp
The fact he's 35 and performing like this at a world cup is insane. Just underlines further why he's the greatest ever.
Maradona is...He won World Cup and did good on a team that was not big like Barcelona
@@j-money1354 lmao bruh Messi is just too good to be compared with Maradona , yeah Maradona was great , but Messi is just on a different level , This Argentina team isn't the best , but still because of Messi they came all this way , Give the Goat some credit even though u don't like him. 🇦🇷❤️
@@j-money1354 Great player, but Messi's longevity and consistency over his career is what sets him apart. This is a player who's been performing exceptionally for 15 years. And while Maradona was phenomenal in 86, he was 26 at the time; and that was his only standout international tournament, where he also had the fortune of his teammates scoring three goals to win the final. Messi didn't have that same luck in the 2014 final, which is why Maradona won a world cup and Messi didn't. And while 4 years later Maradona did reach another final, he wasn't key in that, given he managed just one assist and 0 goals. Meanwhile, Messi at 35 is doing something similar to what Maradona did as a 26 year old, in an evolved era where he's facing more organised defences, superior athletes and at a time where the game is at it's quickest. He's taken things to another level over his career.
@@j-money1354 jealous kid 😄😆
Messi is not the greatest ever lmfao u sound like a fan boi drooling over a sub par washed player who’s constantly helped by Refs left n right to further his “legacy” when there isn’t even one anymore. 🗑🗑
Fair play to Messi. One of the best performances of the WC so far. Went first to take the penalty like a real captain and it’s not easy to score twice in the same game.
I love how they all were choosing Netherlands to win and Messi/Argentina proved them wrong
Realistically Argentina are out of their depth. That's why they didn't want Brazil in the semis cuz they know they aren't really strong team. The final team from the other group will surely be the favorite against Argentina or Croatia
@@sumomaster5585 well that’s truth but ball Argentina is playing now is too win the tournament we don’t have to play nice football anymore
Anyone can choose to support whichever team. Its not a must to be a messi fanboy.
@@sumomaster5585 Lmaoo Brazil got dogged by Croatia who play like a Walmart Argentina, fact Is Brazil has been ducking Argentina since last year. Last time Brazil scored against Argentina was 3 years ago. Croatia would be a tougher match up to win then Brazil. Brazil are simple frauds catapulted by sheeps like these pundits
@@kleston8692 No shame in that, not every team is Brazil of 2002 but the thing is, this team is defensively fragile, wasteful in front of the goal and mentally weak. Compare that to France in 2018...they didn't play great football but each chance counted and their defence was solid. That's how you win tournaments
It took some testicular fortitude for Koopmeiners to take the freekick the way he did.
Argentina needed this sort of game, in the last 10mins of the game, a lot of the players started playing dirty, fouling the opponent stupidly, which almost cost them the game, had the Netherlands kept pushing in ET instead of sitting back, they would have won this game. Hopefully those players learn from this game, that game is not over until it's over.
"Testicular fortitude" i think is what craig was looking for..
Di Maria sub is not spoken of enough he completely change the game when he came in
It would have been incredibly unfair if the Netherlands won. Argentina were clearly the better team and the Netherlands were just playing basketball at one point.
De Jong have the best performance among all Barca players in the world cup, just wait soon you will see that shitty manager bench him for a finished Busquet and an imature Gavi
Anyone who thinks CR7 vs messi is a thing, is dreaming. It never was.
Messi was always the best. That's not an opinion
Very true. It was never even close as to who is the better player.
Lol everytime Argentina win, the other team played poorly. Don't worry they will lift the world cup, we don't have to be beautiful, we have to be effective. Look at Brazil. All that flair and pomp. Went out against a very pragmatic side in Croatia. Keep calm and believe in Messi
The refere gave yellow card for perfect tackle made by Argentina and 5 fouls for the same technique. That was insane
"Perfect tackle"....like the one by Paredes where he deserved a red card?
@@paulevans8348 Acuna was the only one who made a foul that deserved a yellow. Lol Paredes made a soft tackle on a dead play. Maybe VVD for KO
The ref gifted Netherlands a solid 10 min though lol
The ref was terrible..i watched the Brazil v Croatia..the ref did a good job letting the game flow..
@@Rayado_26 Exactly ! That game was a lot more pleasant to watch ! And in a fan of neither squad.
Messi does not need the world cup, but its the World Cup who needs Messi to hold it
He does deserve it and he will win
Huga
he deserves a yellow card for an intentional volleyball spike
If Messi doesn't win the world cup, it will be a loss for the world cup
Had me in the first half ngl
If Argentina wins this world cup my faith in humanity will be restored
Lol. You'd better forget that then mate. It's been arranged.
@@misterpractical what you say lol
Wow that messi's assist was the assist of the tournament.
What a performance by the GOAT Lionel Messi ❤️
That pass was magic
The GOAT is Ronaldo, not Messi. According to calculations, Ronaldo is 1.78 times better than Messi. Almost two times better!
@@cosmo9208 in getting benched for knockout game you mean
Magnificent pass.
@@cosmo9208 lmao what calculation? Could u elaborate?
@@sagarthegreatable I don't remember exactly, even though I did it with care. And yes I'm a Ronaldo fan but math is neutral.
That Messi handball is really a comedy.
Messi's last pass was amazing that only god could see there is a space to pass through.
Any one else getting the same feeling from Argentina with Real Madrid's in last year's Champs-League?
Several times seemed they were out but got through & got through & got through, then won it!
With Brazil out & today either France/England is out too, that's 2 teams that 'could' beat Argentina, gone.
Though that Croatia team could do a number on any one, they too have a little, spellbinding wizard!
This Argentina team has many similarities with Maradona's 1986 team.
Messi has really driven his team on, has the highest average match rating of all players so far, so atm MOTT.
Their fans are there in force, they know it's Messi's last WC, to see that sea of pale blue/white stripes, what a base to feed off.
Football will miss Messi like no other player in it's history.
As a Messi fan I have to say De Jong is class
There are 2 de jongs in the team😃
@@vishaldas6346 Don't worry you'll figure it out
The argentine players get to feel this pressure at a very young age , they are 16 or 17 and they have to go play away at La Bombonera or El monumental or they have to go to Rosario where the pressure of the games are even crazier than in Buenos Aires
Messi's pass is a phenomenon, for that assist. Magician! Watch the replay for that assist. The pass, he literally passed the ball through the defender. As if Ake wasn't a tangible object.
I hope Scaloni learned how to manage a game after tonight cz he almost bottled it.
Indeed. He was terrible.
But we have a huge problem against us because of most cards.
Scaloni was great tactically but the other guys were just 10 feet tall that’s all..
@@alien6855 Nah he wasnt he made some terrible faults.
@@alien6855 but he knows that he learn his lesson after the loss to Saudi Arabia.
The referee was a disgrace. Totally unprofessional performance from him.
Messi in this tournament has proved to many doubters why he’s better than anyone their delusional minds wants to be better than him. No one else can make an assist like that not even KDB, Fabregas or Ozil. He’s carrying this team clearly but this team is behind him a 100% not many big name players but they are leaving their hearts out their on the pitch and I really hope they win it but win or lose this magical little man is undoubtedly the greatest there is, was and will ever be.
Don't forget all these guys pick Brazil to win it all 🤣 they gone hope on the France or England bandwagon now
You’re not even Argentinian, just a gloryhunting 12 year old who supports Messi instead of a club
France v England is the big one 2morrow
Otamendi made a silly challenge that gave Holland the last chance to equalize at 101'
If god willing Argentina win this World Cup
Yes most exciting game in this wcup so far it really was
Scaloni should be given some credit what a team he has built here, the boys are fighting for Messi and that’s without starlets like Dybala,Lautarro and etc🙌🏽💎🔥🔥
He is not a good coach he always puts the team under pressure after 70th minute
He is not a good coach at all he almost made Argentina lose in the last two games
He is a good coach, he has managed to gel the team together. Something that other coaches apart from Sabela were not able to do. He is good but he is not perfect.
I wish Stevie was here to talk about how Martinez struggled against these tall strikers 😂
😂😂😂
Weghorst did score against Martinez with a header to be fair...
Netherlands did score 2 though…
@@Fishermansfriend023 tbf that header was placed very good. Almost all gk won't be able to stop that
@@sadman225 think he’s on about lisandro
Overall great win for Argentina. They just have to administer the game properly to close it out. Let’s go Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
The set play that Netherlands scored was reminiscent to Zanetti's in '98 vs Eng.
Even by Messi’s standards, that assist was mind blowing. Despite everything he’s achieved, I still don’t think he gets half the respect he deserves.
Now he’s getting the respect he deserves after the WC 😎
Messi magic
Croatia will be a very difficult game but if Argentina can defend well and produce at least one goal in regular time, they can go through. Croatia is an amazing team but they don't have the same attacking talent as Brazil or Argentina. Neutralize that attack, get one good goal, and check the ticket to the final.
Croatia has that nasty ability to grind our results. Argentina will have to be on their A-game.
Argentina don't defend with confidence and never play full throttle for 90 minutes, while Croatia get better as the game lasts.
@@oldskoolmusicnostalgia But if they go 2-0 like in the last 2 games... I dont think Croatia can hold out until penalty. One shot in 90 minutes aint good enough and you know it.
While some "goats" watch their team score 6 goals from the bench, the actual GOAT carries his country on his back every game, every tournament. Lionel Messi 🐐
All of Argentina rolling on the pitch to get penalties and free kicks. They should play with the women
Man, calm down. This is thanks to Martinez.
The GOAT is 38 years old, and his age has caught up with him. While he has carried Portugal for 4 tournaments, it is nice that he has a team that can carry him for a change. He has given his all for Portugal.
Modrič is the GOAT
@@TheCelticsAREboss if he didn't provide that ridiculous pass or score both his pens then argentina lose
This game somehow has prepared Argentina mentally for Croatia because from what we've seen you need proper mental stability against Croatia.
Wout Weghorst should get a hero's welcome when they go home.He was joe Jordan
He deserves the seat on that plane!
✈️😎👍
We’re witnessing history
Vamos Argentina
GREATEST OF ALL TIME.
The moment De Paul and Romero were subbed, the problems for Argentina defensively became huge especially with those crosses. Argentina needs to keep the ball and keep pressure, they gave the ball willingly to Netherlands at the end. Anyway, maybe this needed to happen so Argentina, it was big psychological test and they passed successfuly. Croatia won't be so confident this time if they rely on penalties against Argentina, because Emiliano Martinez is beast too.
Messi no look pass was 🐐.
This possibly the best match in WC2022 so far
ARGENTINA VS CRO IS GUNNA VE FIRE LETS GOOO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷
GOAT scored a goal, made a sick assist and converted in the shootout as well 👍
I think the struggles of this game...giving up 2-0 lead...going to PK might be better for Argentina than just rolling past Netherland with a clean sheet...because...Croatia will make them suffer big time..this game is preparation for what's coming...
Just hope they recover well for the next match.
@@naazahs9045 Argentina know what to do
Everyone complaining about bad sportsmanship from Argentina, what about half the Netherlands defenders holding Messi's shirt and throwing him around. The little man was fantastic today. Go Argentina!!!!
have you ever heard of flopping
messi was awesome, i have bet on argentina to win wc, hope they do! but wat are you talking about? argentina did show bad sportsmanship! just cause you supporting a team.doesnt mean you cant see whats happening and be honest
@@sambog2635 you should def search more info about what happened behind the scenes dude
@@sambog2635 They are more inclined to the give respect , take respect philosophy. The Dutch should have stopped running their mouth , if the expected sportsmanship.
@@lupelostra what?? should do 'research' lolsssss I watched the match, i know what happened! What is this 'research' you are pretending to do?
The Netherlands free kick was brilliant... tactical brilliant! In the near future non will much that set peace!
It took some testicular fortitude for Koopmeiners to take the freekick the way he did. Amazing.
Argentina actually pulled a very similar one to the Dutch today in ‘98 against England when Zanetti scored.
really, you are that impressed lolss you should watch more football, your head will explode when you see something good. argentina did same in wc previously. has been done many times before. netherlands were very poor throughout game. then at end they lump ball forward in hope 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
What a set piece from the Dutch. Very similar to Zanetti's goal vs England in 1998 WC.
I notice that most of the people who cry in here are not Dutch fans. They are Ronaldo fans. We all should enjoy football and especially enjoy the greatness of Messi. We should consider ourselves lucky to see Messi play because our grandkids can only see the replays.
Argentina almost gave me a heart attack 💔. Martinez penalty saves were excellent
When it went to penalty I was like it’s over. But I believe it’s also a message to Croatia to not think of taking it to penalties
The Netherlands didn't continue with the attack after they equalized bcuz they saw what happened to Brazil. Better to protect what you have instead of going after what you're not sure of
Mario understands ball!!!! That Messi insane was unreal
Bravo to the Argentine goalkeeper Martinez
Only the GOAT does not get carded for a handball.
*Messi is the goat. The ref knew this. Goats have four legs and no hands. So no handball.*
LOL
Them vs Croatia will be really tough, I think they have to beat them anytime before the penalty shootout, as good as Emi Martinez is at saving penalties, I still think the experience over the past 2 tournaments Croatia have could play a big part in helping them win..
We'll see cuz if croatia can't contain messi
They're are not beating them
Last WC Croatia smashed Argentina,with Lessi...
@@zalegalizaciju434 but this time it’s a semi final and both teams are good at PKS. The last World Cup Messi had legit the worst Argentina squad ever and you can even see he’s stressed. But this time he seems a little more worry free because the team is getting results.. not an easy game for either but if Croatia don’t contain Messi, it’s game over. Cus they don’t have crazy goal scorers up top
The unbelievable goalkeeper mistake also contributed a lot to that loss! Now for sure will be a different story!
@@moisesvirgen7711 because you are rooting to fail. Argentina played very pragmatic in terms of goals reaching.
Please, Come to Bangladesh and you will see how the wave of love for Messi & Argentina flows here.
Vamos Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇦🇷🇦🇷
That Durch free kick in the very last second that scored the goal was brilliant! I have seen thousands of free kicks from that position and they always go over the wall - but to pass the ball to a player standing in the wall? Fantastic! But I will say one thing here - Argentina will be knocked out by Croatia, no doubt at all!
Didn’t Maradona have a crazy handball in a world match back in the as well? 😂
Except in Messi's case, it's irrelevant as it was in the middle of the pitch whereas Maradona's was a game-changer.
Otamendi and Pezzella on the bench pls!! Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero should start together!!
That Messi pass and the NED free kick😤😎!!!
messi gives you the confidence cause he knows exactly how to play in every situation.
This game trigger off my asthma 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷😭😭😭😭
Sorry😢
I am a die hard Messi fan, he he deserved a yellow card for the handball. It was deliberate and he was lucky to get away with it. That being said, he was the best player in the field
Straight red. He was a disgrace this game. Bottom of the barrel scum 😊
@@danielredziniak2996 I sense bitterness in your tone 🤣. He was the best player in the match
The referee called a foul prior to the handball i believe, that's why no yellow was given
A foul was called before. No card could given
Messi is great in that game but no penalty for Argentina not even a foul..Too little contact and it's not intentional..
Mateo Lahoz gave Argentina all the support he can, Croatia will smacked them out of this world cup
I told yall every single game from that Saudi game would be a final for Argentina and they will go to the real finals and probably win it this time