Argentina vs Austria - World Cup Group J RECAP: Messi makes history
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as holders Argentina take on Austria in Group J at the Dallas Stadium.
19:57
'Rangnick unhappy with Wimmer'
By Ian Herbert At Dallas Stadium
Rangnick is not happy with Patrick Wimmer missing that headed chance at the end. The result should have been 1-0 or 1-1 if Wimmer had headed the ball not the net. He’s also unhappy with the penalty Argentina were awarded. Asked if Argentina could win the World Cup, he said: ‘Of course.’
19:54
Rangnick: 'Messi is the best'
By Ian Herbert At Dallas Stadium
Ralf Rangnick, Austria boss, on Lionel Messi:
If someone is 39 years old and can score two goals and five overall, then that makes a difference. We knew he was on a level of his own and Messi showed us he is one of the best, he is the best. This is Lionel Messi. He doesn’t need many situations to decide a match.19:51
Alvarez: 'Messi has all the magic'
By Harry BamforthJulian Alvarez, Argentina striker, on Lionel Messi:
He continues to demonstrate, even at his age, that he has the talent and all his magic. There's not much to say, we all see it, he's the best in the world.
On his injury:
I wasn't in the best shape the last few days, but I feel good now. I'm supporting the team and helping out however I can. Spectacular [victory], we started off on the right foot, we have to keep going down this path.
19:46Messi: 'I'm running on fumes'
By Harry BamforthLionel Messi, Argentina skipper, following the match:
I'm tired, I'm running on fumes, and it's hard to think. I'm enjoying this moment and looking forward to being with my teammates.
It's been spectacular how it all unfolded. Today I had the penalty, which could have increased my tally or not; perhaps the others wouldn't have come, you never know. I'm happy with the team.
19:43Klopp congratulates Messi
By Harry BamforthNot something I thought I'd see today.
Lionel Messi went over to see fellow Argentine Maxi Rodriguez, but the next person to greet him after that was none other than former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
It seems like the events of May 2019 (you all know what I'm on about) are firmly behind them.
I told you EVERYONE wanted a piece of Messi.
19:38
Messi does the most
By Harry BamforthLionel Messi's stats against Austria:
- Most duels won (9)
- Most touches in opp. box (8)
- Most shots (7)
- Most shots on target (4)
- Most fouls won (4)
- Most successful take-ons (3)
- Most big chances created (2)
- Most goals (2)
- Most penalties missed (1)
Stats courtesy of Squawka
19:33'Messi is getting better with age'
By Harry BamforthOlivier Giroud, former France forward, on BBC One:
Lionel Messi is getting better and better with age. Five goals for Argentina in two games, the only scorer. He is always in the right place at the right time. He is in the middle to create and dictate the game.
19:29Messi achieves WC win record
By Harry BamforthAs you can tell, this post-match reaction is mainly going to be about Lionel Messi.
If I wasn't talking about him, I wouldn't be doing my job properly!
Anyway, I have just discovered that he broke another record in that game. Yep, a third one. Crazy.
He is now the player with the most wins in World Cup history. I mean, this is his sixth tournament of the sort, but still pretty impressive.
19:25
Lionel love-in
By Harry BamforthHugs, hugs, and more hugs...
Everybody wants a piece of Lionel Messi after that performance; it's hugs galore in Dallas.
He even managed to find Angel Di Maria at a punditry desk, just to get another cheeky hug after the game.
The man must have had a hundred hugs in the last few minutes, I swear.
19:20'Messi is more decisive than ever'
By Harry BamforthOlivier Giroud, former France forward, on BBC One:
Lionel Messi has got the players around him just looking for him. They play for him and that's a huge honour for them. They have so much respect for him, it's such a privilege for them to play with him.
They are ready to die on the pitch for him and give everything to get another World Cup back-to-back. He is more decisive than ever.
19:16WATCH: Messi bags his brace
By Harry BamforthLet's have a look at that second goal, then.
It all starts with Lionel Messi on the right, and after a bit of a kerfuffle in the box, he manages to finish it off.
Just look at that desire, too. This is the 95th minute, and the man is almost 39... how does he still have that energy?
This man is as hungry as ever to score goals.
19:11
Another record for Messi
By Harry BamforthYep, another one...
I'm not talking about the all-time goalscoring record, but rather a different one for Lionel Messi.
Messi is the third player to score in six successive appearances at the FIFA World Cup after Just Fontaine in 1958 and Jairzinho in 1970.
The man is just untouchable in this competition.
Key UpdatesBadenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
