Joyful Messi: I'm Enjoying the Moment

Argentine national team star Lionel Messi shared his thoughts after the 2-0 victory over Austria in the second round of Group J at the World Cup. Messi scored both goals, bringing his World Cup finals tally to 18, making him the sole leader in this prestigious ranking.

“First and foremost, I’m very happy with this win. It was incredibly important and came after a tough battle. Now we can look ahead with more confidence,” Messi stated.

“At this World Cup, all matches are evenly contested and intense. I’m enjoying the moment and can’t wait to celebrate this success with my teammates,” added the “Gauchos’” leader.

After the second round, Argentina leads the group standings with 6 points.