Argentina desperately needed a win against Croatia on Thursday to solidify their chances of advancing in the World Cup, and that did not happen — it didn’t come close to happening. 90 minutes and three goals later Argentina were left shocked.
Their loss was our gain, if you like the schadenfreude of extremely sad players.
Here’s Lionel Messi looking like Charlie Brown.
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Here’s Messi being unable to believe what’s happening.
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So ... much ... sadness.
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