Lionel Messi, the forward for the Argentine national team and the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, stated that his greatest joy comes not from a personal milestone but from seeing his team advance to the next round of the tournament. The star striker’s remarks were reported by the publication Ole.
In the match against Austria (2-0), Messi scored a brace and surpassed the record held by German player Miroslav Klose. However, the footballer himself admitted that he initially felt disappointed due to a missed penalty. “I was angry about the penalty because I missed it, and my shot was terrible, but fortunately, we managed to turn the game around and take the lead. Everything happened in a truly thrilling way,” the athlete commented.
Messi added that he is satisfied with the result, as well as with the performance and efforts of his teammates. At the same time, the Argentine captain emphasized that the victory was hard-earned. According to the footballer, it was a tense and challenging match.
When asked about the best goal of his World Cup career, Messi replied that he was too tired to think about it. He added that the team enjoys their interactions, the competition, and daily life. “We also appreciate the people, the joy, and we try to maintain this momentum and harmony—we are full of enthusiasm. But we take it step by step; it’s a long journey, and it’s tough,” the forward concluded.
The reigning world champions have secured their spot in the playoffs. Argentina’s opponent will be determined at a later date.
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