sport news Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand hail 'special' Messi after goal versus Australia trends now
sport news Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand hail 'special' Messi after goal versus Australia trends now
His touch looked like it was off... and then goal number 789: Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand hail 'special' Messi as the Argentina forward shook off quiet first half an hour to give his country the lead against Australia
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Alan Shearer has insisted Lionel Messi got his first touch wrong before putting Argentina ahead against Australia in the World Cup last 16.
Messi fired in from the edge of the area in the 35th minute as his side dominated proceedings against a hard-working Socceroos side.
Shearer, speaking on BBC, praised the forward for netting his 789th goal in 1000 senior appearances, but not before picking out his mistake that was quickly corrected.
Alan Shearer has insisted Lionel Messi got his touch wrong before scoring for Argentina
