Lionel Messi has now scored 72 free kick goals, the third most ever scored by a football player.
Messi scored a free kick goal for the Argentina national team in their 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup. That free kick was free kick number 72 of his career, drawing him level with Juninho Pernambucano of Brazil.
The Argentine is in third place with 72 goals, Roberto Dinamita of Brazil has 75 free kick goals and Marcelino Carioca of Brazil has 78 goals.
Lionel Scaloni is one win behind Carlos Bilardo as the Argentina national team coach with the most World Cup wins.
Scaloni has won seven World Cup matches, tying Cesar Menotti, who also has seven World Cup matches won. The two are behind Carlos Bilardo who has won eight World Cup matches, the most by an Argentina national team coach.
Carlos Bilardo won his eight matches having coached the team when they won the 1986 World Cup and the 1990 World Cup where the team reached the final. Lionel Scaloni won against Mexico, Poland, Australia and Croatia at the 2022 World Cup as the penalty shootout wins against the Netherlands and France count as draws.
At the 2026 World Cup, Scaloni has won against Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Cesar Menotti coached the team when they won the 1978 World Cup and at the 1982 World Cup.
Exequiel Palacios spoke about Argentina’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.
Palacios started for the Argentina national team in their win against Jordan. The Argentine was mostly used on the right side of the pitch. Speaking to the media after the match, here is what he had to say:
“One is always ready to help, from wherever it may be needed. Always at the coach’s disposal.
“We did what we had to do, luckily, we won our group and now to think about what’s coming.”
Giuliano Simeone spoke to the media after Argentina’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.
Simeone started for the Argentina national team in their World Cup match against Jordan. Speaking to the media after the match, here is what he had to say:
“A unique experience, unforgettable. I’m very happy for having made my debut in a World Cup, it’s what ever player dreams of when they start playing football.
“We always focus on ourselves, any opponent is tough. We have to try to do the most damage to the opponent with our best weapons.”
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke after the team’s 3-1 win against Jordan at the World Cup.
Lionel Scaloni’s team won 3-1 and every outfield player for the team has now played at this World Cup for Argentina. Speaking to the media after the match, here is what Scaloni had to say:
“The guys played a good match, we were able to give minutes to everyone and that makes us happy.
“Lo Celso was not able to be at the last World Cup, Lautaro hadn’t been able to score, we are happy for them. Now the good part is coming.
“Palacios gave us a hand on the right flank in ase we have nay issues in that position. We didn’t want to risk anyone.”
