Lionel Messi's totally unexpected reaction to ‘1000th match’ question after Argentina qualify for FIFA WC quarterfinal
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Lionel Messi's totally unexpected reaction to ‘1000th match’ question after Argentina qualify for FIFA WC quarterfinal

Hindustan Times  

Argentina have reached the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating Australia 2-1 in the round of 16 on Sunday. With goals from captain Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, the South American team were leading 2-0 till the 77th minute when an own goal by Enzo Fernandez gave Australia a new lease of life in the match. Argentina captain Lionel Messi Meanwhile, it was Messi's 1000th career match and a moment to cherish for his fans the world over. The Argentina captain was asked on Argentine TV if he was going to celebrate his momentous feat of playing 1000th football matches and he said ""No, truly no. The superstar striker is now just one goal behind former Argentina captain Gabriel Batistuta, who holds the record for most goals in World Cups for Argentina, having scored 10 goals in his career.

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