Messi, who came off the bench after starting the match among the substitutes, scored Argentina\u2019s third goal to take his World Cup tally to 19. The strike also saw the 39-year-old surpass Just Fontaine and Jairzinho for the longest scoring streak in World Cup history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Simeone, however, the statistics only reinforce what he witnesses every day in training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere\u2019s not much left to say about him. He really is the best in the world, the best of all time, and he keeps proving it,\u201d Simeone told FIFA after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s incredible. I see it day to day: how he trains, how he takes care of himself. Everything he does is impressive, and he has a special kind of magic,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Messi\u2019s latest goal capped another memorable night for the world champions, who completed the group stage with three wins from three matches to finish comfortably atop Group J.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Jordan\u2019s Mousa Al Tamari scored Argentina\u2019s first goal conceded of the tournament, Simeone was pleased with the team\u2019s overall display.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m very pleased with the result and with how it came about. I\u2019m also happy with the team\u2019s work. I think overall we played a good match. It\u2019s a shame about the goal we conceded, of course, but I\u2019m happy with the win,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier this week, Messi turned 39 and looks a far cry from a footballer ready to hang up his boots. A whopping 18 years of age difference separates Nico Paz from his illustrious team-mate, and the Como man can\u2019t help but marvel at their captain's brilliance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m very pleased with the result and with how it came about. I\u2019m also happy with the team\u2019s work. I think overall we played a good match. It\u2019s a shame about the goal we conceded, of course, but I\u2019m happy with the win,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Argentina has moved to the round of 32 and will clash with Cabo Verde in the knockout match on July 4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n