5 Times Lionel Messi Saved Argentina's Football Dreams: Listing the GOAT's Momumental Moments

• Lionel Messi has become an embodiment of hope for Argentina
• He carries the weight of a nation's expectations on his shoulders
• Messi has consistently shown an uncanny ability to save his team

Lionel Messi's influence on Argentine football extends beyond his impressive statistics and numerous accolades.

He has become an embodiment of hope for a nation often on the brink of disappointment.

With every touch of the ball, Messi seems to carry the weight of a country's expectations on his shoulders, inspiring his teammates and instilling in them a belief that even the most improbable victories are within reach.

As Argentina's national team navigates the highs and lows of international competition, the 36-year-old has been a constant source of comfort.

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He is the one player who can turn the tide of a match with a moment of individual brilliance. Messi's ability to conjure something out of nothing has become the stuff of legend, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe of his talent.

Throughout his career, the veteran has consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to rescue Argentina from certain defeats, scoring crucial goals or providing decisive assists when it mattered most.

Here are five instances where Messi single-handedly changed the course of a match.

5 times Messi saved Argentina's football dreams

A decisive goal against Mexico in the 2022 World Cup

A hat-trick against Ecuador in the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers

A goal against Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup

A delicious assist vs Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals

A goal against France in the 2022 World Cup Final

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has received numerous accolades, including eight Ballon d'Or awards and three Best FIFA Men's Player awards.

He holds multiple records, including the most goals in La Liga and the most official recorded assists in football history.

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He scored twice to maintain a record of goal involvement in every game and also broke Cristiano Ronaldo's milestone.