The historic comeback of the Argentine National Team against Egypt that allowed them to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup continues to generate repercussions. This time, who surrendered to Lionel Scaloni's team was Felipe Melo, who highlighted the character of the squad and the leadership of Lionel Messi in a critical moment.
Through a video posted on his social media, the former Brazilian midfielder explained which aspects impacted him the most about the Argentine team during the match held in Atlanta. "Two things stand out to me about this Argentina. The first is that it is a group that does not give up. At no point did they stop competing even when losing 2-0. At no point did they stop chasing, giving their all, leaving everything on the field, even though technically they started very poorly", he stated.
Melo also made a special mention of Lionel Messi, whom he pointed out as the main protagonist of the comeback despite missing a penalty during the match. The Brazilian emphasized the mental strength of the Argentine captain and his ability to overcome adversity.
