In Argentina's match against Netherlands , Messi's mother and Messi's wife Antonella Rokuzo, and several of her relatives watched the game in the stands and prayed for Messi until the last moment.
Argentina led 2-0, and was tied stubbornly by the Dutch team in the last 10 minutes and dragged into the penalty shootout. Messi's mother saw her son score a penalty and advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup, saying:
"I'm in great pain, I can't participate in such a game anymore, because I think I will die."
"When the Netherlands equalized the score, We were sad, the kids were crying. We didn't speak, including the little kids. "
" Hope God will continue to light our path and make sure we win this World Cup."
Messi played a key role in this victory, his wonderful pass assisting teammates to score the first goal for Argentina, then scored in the 72nd minute penalty and scored a penalty in the penalty shootout at the end of overtime.
The seven-time Golden Ball Award winner then insulted Dutch striker Wehest who scored two goals for the Netherlands.
In a live TV interview after a game, he looked at him opposite him angrily and shouted: "What are you watching, stupid!"
The father of three also criticized Spanish referee An, saying that it was wrong to FIFA put him in charge of the game.
