Lots of ball possession, few chances. That was the summary of the start of the World Cup preliminary round for world champion Argentina. Against Ecuador it was a three-quarter match search.
Until Lionel Messi was allowed to take a free kick in the 78th minute. The captain of La Albiceleste curled the ball beautifully over the wall with his left hand, good for the victory.
“Everyone wants to beat Argentina, and now that we are world champions, that’s even more true,” Messi said. “It was a difficult match, very physical. I was a bit tired, that’s why I was substituted, but I feel good.”
Whether Messi will also be there at the World Cup in 2026 remains to be seen. The seven-time winner of the Golden Ball has already made it clear that he will not continue until then.
2023-09-08 07:00:57
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