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Zlatan Ibrahimovic fires 'needs help' Lionel Messi warning to Argentina as he hails 'animal' Inter Miami megastar
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Key Points:
- Lionel Messi led Argentina to a remarkable comeback victory against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, assisting and scoring key goals before Enzo Fernandez secured the stoppage-time winner.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Messi's intense determination after falling 2-0 behind, calling him "an animal" on the pitch, but criticized Argentina's reliance on the 39-year-old superstar, urging his teammates to contribute more.
- Messi currently tops the Golden Boot race with eight goals and has scored 21 World Cup goals in his career, surpassing Miroslav Klose and maintaining his lead over Kylian Mbappe.
- Thierry Henry compared Messi's career to a Hollywood script, marveling at his ability to defy age and expectations while continuing to make history with his performances.
- Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, with Messi acknowledging the team's resilience after their comeback; a potential semi-final against England or Norway lies ahead if they advance.
