“Messi did what he knows how to do best (…) The 10th decided the game (…) Behind him he has a whole group that supports him, who knows how important it is,” Scaloni said at a press conference.
“We’ve known for years that we have the best in the world, the important thing is that he enjoys himself. Even the Mexicans must have enjoyed watching him play,” he added.
Messi was excited in a crazy run after the goal that unlocked the game, which until then was very difficult for an Argentina that could not create danger against Mexico.
“Argentina today was exciting in all aspects,” said the coach.
“You should reflect on what you experience here. You should have more common sense and know that it’s just a football game. The feeling is that something more than a football game is being played and I don’t share it. That’s the same thing the players feel when they go out on the pitch,” he said.
Scaloni was caught on television crying emotionally after Fernández’s goal that settled the dispute a few minutes from the end.