Messi Reacts After Loss against Saudi Arabia

– On Tuesday at the Lusail stadium, Messi took Argentina a lead from the penalty spot in the 10th minute. – However, goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari in the second half allowed the Saudis to pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

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– It may have turned out quite differently if not for three close rulings on offside in the first half that went against Argentina and prevented them from scoring three goals. – The high defensive line of the Saudis was not successfully exploited by coach Lionel Scaloni's team in the second half as they had done in the first.

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– Argentina's shocking loss to Saudi Arabia was a "really big blow," according to Lionel Messi, but the South American champions will recover from the setback. – After Argentina suffered a shocking 2-1 setback in Group C, Messi remarked, "It's a really big blow, a defeat that stings, but we must continue to have faith in ourselves." "This gang won't give up easily. We'll attempt to defeat Mexico ".

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