Messi’s Magic Returns: A Football Feast in Buenos Aires
Ah, <a href="https://www.archyde.com/led-by-delbonis-and-schwartzman-argentina-beat-georgia-in-their-atp-cup-debut/" title="Led by Delbonis and Schwartzman, Argentina beat Georgia in their ATP Cup debut”>Lionel Messi! The man who can make a football do things I can’t even do with a remote control. He had fans gasping and critics scrambling for new superlatives during Argentina’s recent World Cup qualification match against Bolivia – a match that can only be described as an absolute showstopper!
In a stunning display, Messi scored three goals and provided two assists, leading Argentina to a resounding 6-0 victory at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. If you’re wondering what a ‘colossal’ Messi looks like, just pick your jaw up off the floor – Ole’s got you covered! It was a performance that turned back the clock, or at least the calendar, to remind us that age is just a number when you have Messi’s talent.
Messi’s Galactico Performance
Messi kicked things off with a stunning first goal in the 19th minute, igniting a spark that turned into a full-blown conflagration by halftime. With assists flowing like Argentine wine, Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez both added to the scoreline, and even Tham Almada got in on the act with a goal, pushing the lead to 4-0 before Messi decided to remind everyone who the real star is with two late goals. And just like that, the man now has 112 international goals—a stat that makes even the most seasoned strikers envious.
After the game, Messi was the epitome of modesty, declaring, “It’s really nice to play here in Argentina, to feel the love of the people.” Honestly, that’s like Bill Gates saying he enjoys counting his money! But who could blame him? It’s not every day you get to bask in the adoration of a nation when you just balled out like it was FIFA Street 2025.
The Media Hype: A Lovefest for La Pulga
The Argentine press was simply over the moon! “Messi, the electricity of love,” said The Nation, and frankly, I didn’t even know love could play football. The gushing continued with Clarion calling it “another unforgettable night” and The Press celebrating the return of “La Pulga” like it was an epic superhero sequel. If you thought football wasn’t the purest form of drama, just look at the coverage surrounding our pint-sized powerhouse! People are practically throwing roses on the pitch.
Messi was coy about future plans, saying, “I haven’t set myself a date, no deadline.” That’s code for “I’m not ready to bow out yet, folks!” With the 2026 tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada on the horizon, it sounds like he’s taking a “let’s see where the wind takes me” approach. Let’s just hope that wind doesn’t lead him to retire anytime soon!
South America: The Rivalry Heats Up
Of course, it wasn’t just Argentina that put on a goal-fest. Brazil, the world champions, simply brushed aside Peru with a slick 4-0 win. And as if we needed more drama, Colombia isn’t far behind, hammering Chile 4-0 as well. Uruguay, meanwhile, had a ‘meh’ performance with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. I guess they decided that this week was all about drawing — very artsy of them!
The battle for World Cup spots is heating up as the top six teams will qualify. With Brazil and Argentina flexing their muscles, it’s clear that South American football isn’t just a game; it’s a full-blown soap opera with all the plot twists and turns to keep us spectators on the edge of our seats!
Lionel Messi achieves almost unimaginable things in the World Cup qualification. The press cheers, and Argentina’s superstar also speaks out.
What a show! Argentina’s superstar Lionel Messi shone with a top-class performance in the World Cup qualification. The multiple world footballer scored three goals and two assists in the confident 6-0 (3-0) win against Bolivia in the capital Buenos Aires at the Estadio Monumental. A “colossal Messi,” wrote the sports newspaper Ole.
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Messi also scored the first goal (19th) for the Albiceleste, who got back on the road to success after two games without a win. Before halftime, Lautaro Martínez (43′) extended the lead after a remarkable counterattack from his own half and Messi’s assist, as did Julián Álvarez (45’+3).
Messi is modest after Gala
Even after that, the team around national coach Lionel Scaloni continued to work magic – driven above all by Messi. Thiago Almada made it 4-0 (69′), before Messi himself showed his executioner qualities again in the final phase within two minutes (84’/86′). Messi now has 112 international goals.
“Messi, from another planet!” cheered the Spanish As after the gala performance of the 37-year-old, who has been playing for Inter Miami in the MLS for a good year now. Messi himself remained humble after the final whistle: “It’s really nice to play here in Argentina, to feel the love of the people. It moves me how they call my name.” Messi played his first game in Argentina in almost a year.
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The press is outdoing itself in paying homage to Messi
The local press was full of praise. “Messi, the electricity of love: flashes of an infinitely happy night that can always be the last,” wrote The Nation.
“I haven’t set myself a date, no deadline,” said Messi about taking part in the 2026 tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He just wants to “enjoy” the rest of his career.
Clarion wrote of “another unforgettable night”, “Messi delivered an unforgettable show”. The Press celebrated the return of “La Pulga” (“the flea”, editor’s note) and said: “The magic is back.” Page/12 added: “Messi returned to Argentina and amazed”
World Cup qualification: Brazil also has a goal festival
Record world champions Brazil also impressed on the tenth matchday of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, celebrating a 4-0 (1-0) win against Peru. The Selecao, in which Raphinha from FC Barcelona scored twice with two penalty kicks, remains in fourth place with 16 points.
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The finalist Colombia, who lost in the Copa América in the summer, also kept pace with Argentina in the table and beat Chile 4-0 (1-0). Uruguay, on the other hand, continues to lose ground with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador and Venezuela in a 1-2 (1-0) draw in Paraguay after a good start in the South American World Cup qualification.
The first six of ten teams qualify directly for the finals, the seventh-placed team has to go into relegation. In mid-November, Brazil will face Venezuela and Argentina will face Paraguay.
With Sports Information Service (SID)
