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“I raised my hat” – Super Eagles legend hails Lionel Messi after inspiring Netherlands showing

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“I raised my hat” – Super Eagles legend hails Lionel Messi after inspiring Netherlands showing

The Argentine hero produced a memorable efficiency to energy the South Individuals to the semifinals of the World Cup

Tremendous Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has applauded the brilliance of Lionel Messi after the PSG playmaker led Argentina to an exhilarating win over the Netherlands on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Messi, soccer’s greatest-ever magician, was spectacular as Argentina and the Netherlands battled to a 2-2 draw earlier than the South Individuals gained the pulsating encounter on penalties.

The previous Barcelona icon produced a surprising help for Argentina’s opener earlier than doubling his aspect’s benefit from the penalty spot within the 73rd minute.

Nonetheless, the Dutch fought again remarkably scoring twice by way of Wout Weghorst to pull the gruelling affair – which produced a file fifteen yellow playing cards – into further time and penalties.

However Argentina prevailed 4-3 on penalties to advance to the semifinals the place they face Croatia.

Messi’s wonderful exhibiting, although, was the spotlight for former Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh. And the retired Nigeria worldwide has showered praises on the mercurial midfield ace.

Oliseh wrote on Twitter: “Messi! Messi!! Messi!!! Beneath was the ambiance we skilled because the “Genius” Lionel Messi turned on the flame. He was defending, urgent and above all, exhibiting us why he is likely one of the greatest to ever play the Recreation. I elevate my hat. Bravo Senor!!!”

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Argentina are two-time winners of the FIFA World Cup however they final lifted the trophy in 1986, effectively over three many years in the past. The reigning Copa American champions are, nonetheless, two wins away from lifting the title in Qatar.