Lionel Messi: Watch Argentina Star Move Childhood Idol Pablo Aimar to Tears After Brilliant World Cup Goal

• Lionel Messi's goal against Mexico took off huge pressure from the Argentina side, with assistant coach Pablo Aimar breaking into tears
• The goal was vital after a resilient Mexican side had managed to shut out Argentina for 64 minutes
• Aimar was Messi's idol growing up and they played together at the 2006 World Cup

Argentina's assistant coach Pablo Aimar could not hold back his tears after Lionel Messi scored a beautiful goal against Mexico.

Messi took matters into his own hands by firing a shot from outside the box to give Argentina the lead in a cagey affair at the Lusail Stadium.

It was a goal that took the pressure off Albiceleste, who desperately needed maximum points. Aimar broke down into tears as Messi raced off to celebrate his goal with the rapturous crowd in Qatar.

Aimar and Messi share a beautiful story as the latter looked up to the former while growing up. Aimar, now 43 years old, played as a striker alongside Messi at the 2006 World Cup.

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His emotions after Messi's 64th-minute goal was a sign of relief for the whole Argentina squad, who were starting at an early exit from the group.

Lionel Scaloni's side now have the chance to finish as group winners when they face Poland in their last match.

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Sports Brief has also reported that Lionel Messi provided yet another dimension to his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo as Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Argentina walked into the Mexico clash knowing that a defeat would condemn them to an early unprecedented exit after the Saudi Arabia humiliation.

After a cagey first half, the game came alive after the break with Messi taking charge, as is often the case. The Paris Saint-Germain star whipped in a grass-cutter of a shot from outside the box that cannoned past Guillermo Ochoa in the Mexican goal.

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Messi's promise to Argentinian fans

At the same time, Lionel Messi's powerful message after Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their World Cup Group C opener has re-emerged.

La Albileceste were condemned to a 2-1 surprise loss by the Middle East football minnows, with Messi scoring the consolation from the penalty spot.

Speaking after the match, the Paris Saint-Germain star made a promise to fans, vowing not to let them down.