Messi + VAR = a deadly cocktail! World media react to Argentina's fantastic comeback

La Nacion (Arg.): "We have the hearts of champions! The brink of defeat spurred Messi to save the team once again. Full steam ahead to the quarterfinals."

Clarín (Arg.): "A heroic comeback from Scaloni's warriors. The Argentine national team, with captain Messi, continues to make history and entertains themselves and us."

Diario Popular (Arg.): "Fight and passion, then the quarterfinals. Ladies and gentlemen, we're not done yet, as Messi would tell the world."

Marca (Spa.): "Argentina is in the quarterfinals, and their incredible captain is on eight goals. And he even missed two penalties, so he could have had ten. With Messi, nothing is impossible. Let's recall Just Fontaine's 13 goals from 1958 and remember that Messi needs five more goals to equal him. Seemingly impossible? For Messi in three games?"

Mundo Deportivo (Spa.): "Messi has a new nickname - Pharaoh! This was probably Argentina's biggest comeback with Messi involved, and the top eight is here."

As (Spa.): "God rose from the dead to help Argentina. Messi + VAR = a deadly cocktail for Egypt."

L´Équipe (Fra.): "The Argentine miracle. Close to the end, Argentina rose up and found the strength to go on."

The Guardian (Eng.): "A mix of joy and relief for Argentina, but everything could have been different. Messi missed a penalty, and later the opponent led 2-0. But then Messi stepped on the gas and, in 4 minutes and 18 seconds, provided a goal assist and a precise strike. Later, Fernández completed it all. However, without Messi, Argentina would have been heading home."

Gazzetta dello Sport (Ita.): "Oh Argentina! This is the (un)real return of the world champions at the World Cup."

Blick (Swi.): "Messi's joy and tears! Argentina isn't playing like world champions, but they have Messi and aren't falling yet. We'll see for how long."