Lionel Messi hailed Argentina's winning start to the World Cup after scoring a classic goal to see off Bosnia-Herzegovina. Messi's trademark run and strike will go down as one of the great World Cup goals, but the Argentina captain admitted he was relieved the team had secured a 2-1 win in the Maracana after a disappointing first half.Argentina had taken a lead in the third minute with a touch of fortune, Sead Kolasinac deflecting the ball into Read more [...]

If Argentina’s Group F opener against Bosnia has proven anything, it is that Lionel Messi should never be written off. After a below-par first-half performance at the Maracana, Messi’s display came under widespread scrutiny, with his poor stats highlighting his struggles. But the Barcelona star burst into life in the second-half, following the introduction of Gonzalo Higuain to ease the burden. And he dismissed his critics by scoring his first World Cup goal since 2006 – and what a stunner Read more [...]

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a goal during a World Cup Group F match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana stadium on Sunday.(Photo: REUTERS)RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi scored a stunning second-half goal to push Argentina to a 2-1 victory over World Cup debutant Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana stadium on Sunday in the Group F opener for both teams.Messi lifted Argentina in the 65th minute, moving in from the right and striking a low left-footed shot off the inside of Read more [...]