ARLINGTON, Texas - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed fatigue over constant questions surrounding Lionel Messi's achievements following his record of 18 World Cup goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose and Marta.
Scaloni praised Messi's dedication, stating, "You could see his level of commitment. I have no more words to talk about Leo. It makes us a little bit tired talking about him all the time." Despite missing a penalty, Messi scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria, demonstrating his pivotal role in the team's success.
Scaloni acknowledged the team's struggles but emphasized their resilience. Argentina has progressed to the knockout stages, and he remains optimistic about their chances to defend their title, stating, "We will be one of the contenders, but it will be hard facing one of these big teams."