Argentina suffered more than expected to beat Ecuador in the start of the Eliminatories. In fact, the match was decided by a masterful free kick goal by Lionel Messi, and this has sparked the reaction of different figures surrounding the Albiceleste. One of them is Juan Pablo Varsky, a renowned journalist who, filled with emotion, uttered a phrase that impacted everyone.
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Lionel Messi is one of the most beloved figures throughout Argentina thanks to his noble personality and excellent football skills that move all soccer fans. In that same line, the number 10 scored an amazing free kick goal during the Argentina vs. Ecuador match, and that prompted a comment from journalist Juan Pablo Varsky to his colleague Pablo Giralt.
"What a son of a b**** he is, what a s.o.b he is (laughs). How many times have we seen him score this goal? A thousand! How many goals have you announced like this? A thousand! Sorry Leo, I love you, but you're a son of a b****. How could you do that?" said the journalist on CNN and many other international media outlets.
Obviously, he said this with all the appreciation in the world, let's remember that Juan Pablo Varsky is a fan of the number 10 and every time he scores a goal he usually says on social media: "Messi: the routine of the extraordinary."
Next Match for Argentina in the Eliminatories
Argentina's next match in the 2026 Eliminatories is against Bolivia in La Paz. This match will take place on Tuesday, September 12th, at 3:00 PM Peruvian time.