Sabella lavishes praise on Messi
Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella has heaped praise on Lionel Messi, who was again pivotal as his team edged through to the semi-final:
“He was our water in the desert.”
“When the terrain was dry, he, once again, gave us a chance to breathe fresh air.”
Messi has been the key man for Sabella all the way through the tournament, providing the defining moment in each victorious match.