With goals from Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez, Argentina, defeated Australia 2-1 and qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The Albiceleste scored an important win against the Oceanian side that not only allowed them to finish in the top eight of the world but also makes him a serious contender for the cup.
While the pass sparked joy from Argentine fans and Messi fans around the world, it also delighted a FIFA account executive who had some warm words for the PSG striker.
“Rest easy ‘Leo’ from me you made me the happiest CM alive”, was acknowledged in the official account of the World Cup. Although that post was deleted within minutes, the phrase dedicated to the “flea” attracted attention as the phrase is very similar to the one Maradona’s mother said to her son after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England in Mexico in 1986.
Original FIFA publication about Messi. Photo: Capture FIFA World Cup
After deleting the publication, the fan page of football’s highest authority published the same video it had previously posted, but this time with a more moderate wording. “Messi’s joy is that of all Argentina. to quarters!‘ they stated.
FIFA deleted the first post and put this in its place. Photo: Capture FIFA World Cup
Argentina vs. Netherlands: when and where to play?
The match between the Albiceleste and the Clockwork Orange will take place on Friday 9 December at 10:00 at the Lusail Stadium.