Argentina star Angel Di Maria has refused to take any credit for his pass to Lionel Messi before the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner rifled home a crucial goal to break the deadlock against Mexico.
La Albiceleste needed to avoid defeat on Saturday to remain in the World Cup, but anything less than a win would have seriously dented their hopes of progressing beyond the group stage in what is surely Messi's last hurrah at the tournament.
With Mexico's defence proving incredibly difficult to break down, tension was growing among the Argentine faithful but as he done so many times, Messi was on hand to step up when his nation needed him most. His strike wouldn't have been possible without Di Maria firing him the ball from the right-flank into the centre of the pitch.
