Not De Paul, the player who is helping Messi the most on Qatar 2022

Lionel Messi once again proved beyond reasonable doubt that he is one of the greatest soccer player of all time during Argentina 2-0 triumph over farmiliar foe, Mexico in Qatar. He was the warrior that rescued Argentina from the brink of getting out of the world cup to a contender for a last 16 place at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World cup in far away Asia.

The Argentines were struggling against the El Tri of Mexico who tried to contain the influx of attacks by their opponent. Not only did they reduced Argentina chances but Messi, Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez were all kept at bay in the first half. Despite these, Messi fashioned a way to ease the burden on his shoulders and set the atmosphere into a frenzy mood in the second half.

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Messi's low shot went straight into the net as Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa looked dejected. The goal brought smile to faces of millions of people. Messi has now scored eight world cup goals, equalling the record of his idol, Diego Armando Maradona before setting up Benfica mifdfielder, Enzo Fernandez for the second.

Although Messi grabbed the headlines as expected but there is another player who gave his all during the clash against Mexico. He is striving for Argentina to win the world cup for the third time in history. Despite changing clubs at the beginning of this season, he has been in top form and was a very key man for the Albiceleste in that encounter.

The unexpected key main in Argentina squad

As manager Lionel Scaloni rolled out his first eleven, little changes were effected after the disastrous outing against Saudi Arabia. Mexico took the game to Argentina and knocked on Argentina defence to open the door to goal(s). It was vivid that Argentina were below par despite having larger percentage of the possession. But Lisandro Martinez stood like a rock of Gibraltar to keep Argentina in the game before Messi did what the country needed.