Credit to the Saudis, Messi determined to turn around

Argentina was undefeated in 36 consecutive matches before entering this World Cup. No one has been able to beat the Albiceleste in almost three and a half years. Considering that statistic and the strength of the current team, Lionel Messi is one of the favorites in Qatar. However, Messi’s team suffered a big blow in their first match.

The two-time world champions take on underdogs Saudi Arabia at the Lucille Stadium on Tuesday. Where Argentina lost 2-1 goals from the beginning to the end. This victory of Saudi Arabia in the event like the World Cup is considered as one of the events in history. But the Argentine captain is not at all surprised.

Messi said about this loss, “We knew if we gave the chance, they (Saudi) would play. No wonder. I knew they would do something like that. The players of the team have never been in such a situation. After a long time, we suffered such a big blow. But in the World Cup We didn’t want to start this way.”

However, the Argentinian captain feels they were knocked out of the match because of a 5-minute mistake. After going 2-1 behind, the whole team went into disarray and started hitting the ball in the wrong places. But Messi is unwilling to give up now. Playing their best in the next two matches, Argentina wants to go to the next round.

In this context, Messi said, “This loss hurts us. But people have to believe, we will not let them down. We will squeeze 100% in the next match and play well.” But despite the Argentine superstar’s words of hope, there is a tough challenge ahead. Peru will face Mexico and Poland in the group stage.