Miroslav Klose has commented on Lionel Messi overtaking his World Cup goals record.
Klose had scored 16 goals in 24 World Cup matches, a record before Lionel Messi reached 17 World Cup goals. The German stated that he had a phone call with Lionel Messi after the Argentine had broken his goal record. According to SC ESPN, Here is what he had to say:
“Lionel Scaloni was my team mate at Lazio in Rome. We are always in contact.
“He organized a call between Messi and myself, it was very emotional. Of course we had crossed paths when on the pitch, it was always pleasant and respectful.
“But that phone call was the first time we had talked at such length outside of those encounters. He told me he would send me an autographed jersey.”
We should play 3-5-2 vs Swiss like the 2022 QF vs Nedtherlands
EMI
ROMERO-OTA-LICHA
MOLINA-ENZO-PAREDES-MAC-NICO GONZALEZ
MESSI-ALVAREZ
Messi had a hand in the 3rd goal. The moment Julian nicks the ball from Salah, he looks up to see Messi directing him to go to the right wing and Julian duly complies. Note how Enzo puts his head down and runs as fast as he could and Lautaro pauses to wait for Enzo to get in position. Amazing goal.
Infantino is Swiss and does not seem to have a moral compass. Makes me worry
He is Swiss for tax purposes. He is as Italian as they get.
Can we stop this pathetic scenarios of conspiracy? FIFA wants Messi to win, Infantino will give a pass for Switzerland, Trump gave money to FIFA so USA can reach the semi final, Yada Yada….it’s getting out of control with this era of social media. Those rumors left no taste for the Mondial or enjoying the games.
If we are honest, beating Switzerland would be the most the current version of this team is capable of achieving. Semi-finals after winning a previous World Cup is not a bad result. I just hope we beat the Swiss. After that we are coming up against much stronger opponents that have a variety of ways of hurting us.
I am not saying winning again is impossible, but it would require so many things to improve at the same time, that it seems unlikely. Our defense must become solid again, Cuti and Licha are world class defenders, but the RB situation is not helping them and when our midfield is wide open and vulnerable to quick transitions, they can’t always bail us out. Our CFs are working hard, but not scoring. Messi alone can’t solve it all the time. He needs help.
I feel like the coaching staff needs to gamble a bit and use young and fresh legs in Simeone, Barco and Paz, or even Lopez, but they want to play it safe, I get that, but our midfielders seems a bit jaded, lack pace, especially De Paul. If we could at least use Palacios, maybe he can improve us a bit.
We also miss a wildcard player like Di Maria, someone other than Messi who is quick and can beat his man one v one and run with pace. Nico Gonzalez, Barco and Simeone are the closest thing to that, hope we can find a way to use them at least.
Again, I am not saying we can’t win it all, but it would require us to improve in all areas of the pitch. We sometime rise to the occasion when facing world class opponents, that might be one of the paradoxes of Argentina struggling against the likes of Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Egypt and then beating giants.
Let me tell you my friend, if we get pass Switzerland then we are playing in the final.
Argentina doesn’t lose Semifinals.
Truly agree with EnganChe.
For me, it’s not because I don’t trust Scaloni’s decisions but as some of us see it and feel, the current set up seems to have run its course.
While the recent tweaks have been good, a few more changes are definitely required in midfield (flat – in terms of play, in terms of creativity, but I don’t doubt their passion and mentality) and especially on the wings (defence and midfield).
It’s darn obvious how both CV and Egypt played – string 5 across then another 4 and keep the lines compact with 1 holder/runner and wingers ready to break at our sparse defence. (Won’t be surprised if Swiss do the same.)
And it’s not as if we don’t have the players for these positions – we do! ahow about trying them for the first 60 before switching to the old guard if required? Any reason why he doesn’t want to try – because the new ones are not as familiar with the team structure at the different phases and areas? Where has that familiarity gotten us these past 2 games – chasing games and trying to hold on to our lead? Please consider freshing things up…
2014 WC final Neuer, Germany’s GK hit Higuian INSIDE THE Box Before hitting the ball and the ITALIAN REF. Who everybody and his mama were crying about leading up to the game since more than 68% of all Argentines are of ITALIAN descent called NO FOUL
Did the Albiceleste protest, cry or whine?? NO they accepted the unfortunate loss and moved on.
Cry all you want
I’m tempering my expectations because Argentina has allowed five goals in five games. If you look at the teams that have won the World Cup in years past, they usually only allow only 1-2 goals across seven games. I’m hoping Scaloni, Ayala, and Samuel can work some magic to improve things in the defensive end.
France conceded 6 goals in the 2018 world cup while winning the tournament. This Argentina team is giving the same vibe , we find a way to outscore the opponent!
To all our beloved ALBICELESTE members and fans all over the world…….cheer up, don’t let lies and blatant conspiracy theories cloud your passion and love for them.
Relax, take it easy and enjoy the next game and GOD WILLING they’ll be more and let the dogs bark all they want because it won’t change a damn thing.
There will be more security and protection in all the coming games and all Messi and company needs to do is play their game