I Was Angry at Myself – Messi

Lionel Messi played a decisive role as Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Austria in a group-stage match in Texas. Messi scored both goals for his side but admitted he was frustrated after missing an early penalty opportunity. Speaking after the match, the Argentine captain said he was disappointed with the effort but was pleased that the team recovered and secured an important win.

Messi also emphasized that winning the tournament remains his primary objective, regardless of individual moments. Despite concerns over his fitness following a recent muscle injury, the football legend has delivered outstanding performances throughout the competition. After scoring a hat-trick in the opening match, Messi added two more goals against Austria, helping Argentina move closer to the knockout stage.