Doha: When superstar Lionel Messi scored a goal in the 64th minute for Argentina in the deciding game against Mexico in the World Cup, the Lucille Stadium roared with joy. But this time there was someone in the dugout who was crying with joy. Argentina assistant coach and former attacking midfielder Pablo Aimer. Aimar is also Messi’s mentor.
After Messi scored against Mexico, the video of Aimar covering his face and crying with joy and sitting emotionally took over the social media. The video also shows coach Scaloni going to Aymar and talking to him. Many point to this as proof of how tense and emotional every Argentinian watched the game. Messi also responded that through this victory, he was able to take weight off his shoulders and have happiness and peace in his mind.
Messi and Aimer have scored together for Argentina. Aimer played 52 games for the country between 1999 and 2009. He scored eight goals. He has scored 67 goals in 413 games in his club career.
Argentina, who were under a lot of pressure after losing to Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their first match at the World Cup, were defeated by two uncontested goals from Messi and Enzo Fernando.
