Lionel Messi has already appeared three times in the World Cup. He made his beautiful debut in 2006, but was always hurt by Germany in every edition.
Messi began appearing at the World Cup in 2006 which took place in Germany. He entered the Argentine squad under the direction of coach Jose Pekerman.
In that year Argentina was in Group C with Holland, Ivory Coast, and Serbia. Argentina managed to steal a victory in the first game against Ivory Coast.
In the game won by Argentina 2-1, Pekerman has not played Messi, who was not yet 19 years of age. La Pulga just played in the second match against Serbia.
While against Serbia, Pekerman decided to play Messi in the 75th minute by pulling out Maxi Rodriguez. Argentina was in a 3-0 lead after all goals scored in the first half with two goals by Maxi and one by Esteban Cambiaso.
Messi Debut | World Cup 2006, Germany
Just appeared three minutes on the pitch, Messi directly prove his class. He managed to create assists for Hernan Crespo's goal in the 78th minute, after breaking into the penalty box from the left side. Argentina was a 4-0 lead at the time.
Messi made his debut match at the 2006 World Cup to be more beautiful in the 88th minute. The Barcelona striker scored the closing goal for Argentina's 6-0 victory, after four minutes earlier Carlos Tevez brought Tim Tango a 5-0 lead.
Starting a one-two feed with Crespo, Tevez gave a breakthrough bait to Messi who moved into the penalty box from the right side. Messi made two touches on the ball to then fire a shot into the goal Dragoslav Jevric.
Messi Celebration, After Scored | World Cup 2006, Germany
The glorious action that made Messi appear as a starter against the Netherlands in the last fight of the group phase. He duets with Crespo, after in two previous matches accompanied by Javier Saviola.
The game ended with a score of 0-0. Messi pulled out in the 70th minute replaced by Julio Cruz. However, Argentina is entitled to advance as group winners after winning the goal difference from the Netherlands who collected seven points.
In the last 16, Pekerman no longer play Messi as a starter in a 2-1 win over Mexico in extra time. Messi, Players with the number back 19 when it was playing in the 84th minute to replace Saviola.
Argentina Vs Germany | World Cup 2006, Germany
The game against Mexico became Messi's last match at the 2006 World Cup. Because, Argentina step halted in the quarterfinals after losing on penalties with Germany.
The 2010 World Cup became the second World Cup Competition for Messi. However, in the event that took place in South Africa, Messi was unable to score a goal from five appearances.
Lionel Messi | World Cup 2010, South Africa
Argentina's move made by Diego Maradona at that time also ended in the hands of Germany. Argentina slaughtered 0-4 in the quarterfinals.
New Messi scored again in the 2014 World Cup that took place in Brazil. He scored four goals, all of which were created in the group phase and managed to bring Argentina to the World Cup final.
However, Argentina besutan Alejandro Sabella failed to become champion. They lost 0-1 from Germany through goals Mario Goetze. That is, for the third time in a row Messi contrived heartbroken by Germany.
Messi Vs German | World Cup 2014, Brazil
Now, Messi re-entry into the Argentina squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Albiceleste will join Group D with Croatia, Iceland and Nigeria.
In this event Messi will be 31 years old on 24 June. Can La Pulga present the championship trophy for Argentina who last felt it in 1986 ???
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