Lionel Messi spoke to the media after Argentina’s 3-2 win against Cabo Verde at the World Cup.

Messi had one goal against Cabo Verde in their 3-2 win. Speaking with Doble Amarilla, here is what he had to say:

“This national team always competes and will continue to do that until the final.

“We had the importance of set pieces which hadn’t been coming. We have good headers of the ball like Cuti, Licha, Mac Allister, Nico Gonzalez who go very well. We have to be strong in attack and defense. In a competition like this, it’s important and it was proven that we’re doing well.

“We couldn’t press well, our lines were too far apart. It was too far for the center backs and we ended up uncoordinated. They had one more player because we couldn’t control or press.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference after Argentina’s 3-2 win against Cabo Verde.

Lionel Scaloni held a press conference after Argentina’s win against Cabo Verde at the World Cup. Here is what he had to say:

“There are no easy opponents. Congratulations to Cabo Verde.

“We got hit at specific moments but we always went out to fight for the game.

“You can always improve but it’s important that the team responded in tough moments.

“We always aim for the opponent’s goal. We play with heart.

“Everyone thought it was going to be a walk in the park but we knew very well it wasn’t.

“Even when you win well, there are things to correct. We can debate whether we played well or poorly but this team isn’t weighed down by taking charge of the match.

“Always look on the bright side, this team never gives up. Today, they showed they’re a great team.

“They gave everything. This is Argentina. We’ll understand it as Argentines. Nothing comes easy. It wouldn’t been crazy to lose but that’s football.”

Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez scored for Argentina in their 3-2 win against Cabo Verde at the World Cup.

Messi and Lisandro both scored for Argentina with an own goal by Cabo Verde for Argentina in their win. With the score at 0-0, Lisandro Martínez played a cross into the penalty area which found Messi and he scored from close range to give Argentina the 1-0 lead.

At 1-0, Deroy Duarte scored to draw Cabo Verde level. The match would go to extra time.

In extra time, Argentina were awarded a corner kick. Messi took the free kick, Alexis Mac Allister would get a touch on it and the ball would fall to Lisandro Martínez who scored to give Argentina the 2-1 lead.

Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cabo Verde would receive the ball out wide and he would score from the edge of the penalty area to draw Cabo Verde level.

With the score at 2-2, Argentina were awarded a corner kick. Messi would take it and Cristian Romero’s effort on goal took a deflection off Diney and he scored an own goal.

Argentina would hang on to get the 3-2 win and they will play Egypt in the Round of 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni announced his starting eleven for the match against Cabo Verde and Lionel Messi starts.

The Argentina national team will play Cabo Verde and Lionel Messi starts the match. Here is the starting eleven:

Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro, Medina; De Paul, Enzo, Mac Allister, Almada; Messi and Lautaro Martínez

Lautaro Martínez is set to start for Argentina against Cabo Verde at the World Cup.

Martínez will start for the Argentina national team against Cabo Verde. According to Gastón Edul, Lautaro will start for Argentina.

The Argentine has started all three of Argentina’s World Cup matches, scoring one goal.