Messi's Mixed World Cup Reaction

Argentina vs Croatia, Round of 16, FIFA World Cup 2018 The match began with both teams looking to make an early statement, Croatia doing so through slick passing in midfield and creating chances. Argentina, meanwhile, looked to build from the back and counter at speed. The first goal came in the 11th minute, as Croatia’s star midfielder Luka Modric played a brilliant pass to Ivan Rakitic, who took a moment to steady himself before firing the ball past Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero. Leonel Messi’s reaction was one of disbelief and anger. He protested the goal to the referee, seeking a foul to no avail. Messi looked at his team and tried to rally them, but to no avail. The second goal came soon after in the 15th minute, as Rakitic again was the provider and Mario Mandzukic was the finisher. Messi was visibly shaken, his expression showing his disbelief and frustration with the way the game was going. The third goal came in the 24th minute, with Rakitic again at the heart of the action. Messi was incensed, his expression contorted with rage. He raised his arms to the heavens, looking for some kind of divine intervention. The fourth goal came in the 35th minute, with Rakitic yet again at the heart of the action. Messi was beside himself. He threw up his hands in exasperation and shook his head in disbelief. The fifth goal came in the 44th minute, with Rakitic again the provider. Messi was visibly distraught, his face etched with anguish and sadness. He looked to the heavens once more, tears beginning to well up in his eyes. The sixth goal came in the 78th minute, with Croatia’s dominance finally overwhelming Argentina. Messi’s reaction was one of despair, his body having given up the fight. He dropped his head in his hands and walked away from the pitch. The seventh and final goal came in the 84th minute, with Rakitic fittingly at the heart of the action. Messi had finally given up hope, his expression one of resignation and defeat. The final score finished 7-0 to Croatia, with Leonel Messi’s reaction one of complete shock and disbelief. The world was in shock, many people coming to the conclusion that Messi had been let down by