What planet did you come from, Messi? Heart triumph of Argentina against Mexico to continue believing | CHRONICLE

Messi, that being who has made the extraordinary ordinary, has a pending account with his greatness, with his immeasurable greatness. Unquestionably loved by the Argentines only a year ago, when he lifted his first Copa América at the Maracana, he has been incredibly beaten throughout his entire career. His sin of him? .

We lost so much time with that absurd comparison between two giants. The shy little boy who suffered to speak in the dressing room today is someone capable of launching a harangue that gives you goosebumps. But above all he is someone who asks for it in the hottest games, like today against Mexico. At some point, the Mexicans seemed to populate the entire field, as if it were an act of illusion. They were everywhere. And above, he had a troublemaker like Chucky Lozano to expose the Argentine defenders.

Scaloni made five changes in relation to that catastrophe that meant losing to Saudi Arabia in his debut. He did not sit idly by in these days of uncertainty. But you had to put on this backpack. De Paul, for example, has never looked so desperate, so disconnected. Until the 64th minute, Argentina seemed to be Russia 2018 or even Korea Japan 2002, when they swept the Qualifiers and went home in the first phase. A free kick from Messi into the clouds portended the worst. It even looked like the free kick from the Brazil 2014 final.

But then Di María served Messi at 64′, and the alien did on the edge of the area what we’ve seen him do hundreds of thousands of times: hit him like gods. And then the ecstasy. Messi raising his arms, with his heart escaping from his chest, while a continent trembled with joy. The most anticipated goal for all of Latin America united. Or maybe not. Of course not. Mexico did its part. He always does. But on this side of the pond it was indescribable.

Then Enzo Fernández, from the bench, scored a great goal at the height of this day. Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 and depends on itself so that this dream, which is not only Messi’s dream, comes true. To cure the nerves a little with a few drinks. Needed.