On December 4th, Beijing time, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine team played against the Australian team.
In the end, the Argentine team defeated the Australian team 2:1 and successfully advanced to the top 8.
The picture shows Messi (blue) breaking through with the ball.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
(Qatar World Cup) live broadcast: the glory belongs to Messi tonight
China News Agency, Doha, December 3rd, title: Direct hits from the scene: Tonight's glory belongs to Messi
China News Agency reporter Wang Xi
At the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium on the evening of December 3, local time, the original red main tone was replaced by the iconic blue and white of the Argentine team.
As early as three hours before the start of the game, the square outside the stadium, the fan shop, and even the media work room were already full.
Compared with the Australian fans who only occupy a corner of the stadium, the number of Argentine fans has an absolute advantage.
They filed in, holding the national flag in their hands, and shouted the cheering slogan "Argentina Go!" Fans from other countries dressed in Argentina uniforms joined the cheering team, making people feel like they were in the world-famous Argentine Candy Box Stadium.
On December 4th, Beijing time, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine team played against the Australian team.
The picture shows the small fans of the Argentine team.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
The Argentine team enjoyed almost home treatment when they played, and Messi naturally became the biggest focus.
Fans watching the game, including fans of the Australian team, unanimously expressed their love for Messi.
The Turkish counterpart, who was in the same car with the reporter, came here specifically to photograph Messi. "For a reporter, it is really a pity that he has not interviewed or photographed Messi."
The 35-year-old Argentine veteran made it clear that this will be his last World Cup, so he doesn't want to leave regrets for himself.
After losing to the Saudi Arabian team in the first match, the Argentine team exploded with amazing energy under the leadership of Messi, winning two consecutive group games and qualifying. Messi's leadership role was fully demonstrated.
Facing the Australian team in this campaign, Messi's every touch of the ball can bring fans cheering like a tsunami.
Despite being closely marked by his opponents, he still broke through the opponent's goal with a "stick cut" in the 35th minute.
The atmosphere at the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium was instantly ignited, and even most of the reporters watching the game gave a standing ovation, which made people have to sigh the charm of the Argentine football king.
On December 4th, Beijing time, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine team played against the Australian team.
In the end, the Argentine team defeated the Australian team 2:1 and successfully advanced to the top 8.
The picture shows three Australian players defending Messi (blue).
At this time, there were still a large number of fans who had to watch the game on the big screen outside the stadium because they had no tickets. They were also excited by Messi's goal.
In the second half, Messi’s role was still irreplaceable: after Alvarez scored another goal and Argentina led by two goals, Messi reminded his teammates to keep a stable mentality; when the opponent pulled a goal back, Messi took the initiative to stand up and lead the whole team. The team suppressed the momentum of the Australian's counterattack; near the end, Messi even ran back to his penalty area to participate in the defense, trying to ensure that the team won the promotion.
When the final whistle sounded, Messi hugged his teammates one by one, and then led the team around the field, waving to the fans and reporters.
He said that the team has moved one step closer to its goal, and this moment is worth sharing for all Argentines, "because the whole of Argentina is here."
The emotions of the Argentine fans were close to boiling. They sang and danced, and told the story of Argentine football with gaucho ballads. From Maradona to Redondo, to Riquelme, and then to Messi, the emotions were endless.
On December 4th, Beijing time, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine team played against the Australian team.
In the end, the Argentine team defeated the Australian team 2:1 and successfully advanced to the top 8.
The picture shows Messi (blue) celebrating after the game.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
In his 1,000th career game, he scored his first goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup to lead the team to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, and broke the team history record of the predecessor star Maradona's eight World Cup goals.
For Messi, this is undoubtedly the perfect result.
Argentine female reporter Sabrina's eyes were flushed at this time. As a die-hard fan of Messi, she said that the night was too memorable. After experiencing a series of twists and turns, the Argentine team will surely move towards greater victories.
The quarter-finals are about to face the European powerhouse Netherlands, and this is destined to be a close and tough battle.
However, the Argentines are not afraid and firmly believe that the team will always be accompanied by victory. The biggest reason is that they have Messi.
On December 4th, Beijing time, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine team played against the Australian team.
In the first half, Messi, who ushered in the 1000th game of his career, scored the first goal of his personal World Cup knockout match.
In the second half, Alvarez was the icing on the cake.
Subsequently, the Australian team Goodwin's long-range shot from outside the penalty area hit Enzo Fernandez and bounced into the goal.
In the end, the Argentine team defeated the Australian team 2:1 and successfully advanced to the top 8.
The picture shows the Argentine player Messi.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
Makuro, who came to Doha from Buenos Aires, held up the cheering banner with the two generations of football champions Maradona and Messi, "I believe that the spirit of Diego (Maradona) will guide Messi West, to win another World Cup for Argentina," he said.
A group of Argentine fans around shouted loudly: "We have Messi, Argentina wins, wins, wins!" The voice echoed over the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium and never dissipated for a long time.
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