Greece v Argentina | 2010 FIFA World Cup | Match Highlights 

I remember a lot of people at the time criticising Messi's performances because he never scored and expected him to replicate his Barcelona form. But I still felt that he was Argentina's most dangerous player a lot of the time and his runs and passes led to goals.

I used to have a pump up 2010 World Cup ball at my grandparents house, nostalgia levels are high

3:18 Most of you won't understand why, but there's a whole story behind the reason why this goal scored by Martín Palermo was so screamed by most of the country (even look at Maradona at 3:26). He's the all-time top scorer of Boca Juniors, he overcame several grave injuries, and scored a miraculous last-minute goal vs Perú to qualify Argentina to this WC. So Maradona included him in the final list as a reward for him and his hard work. And then this happens: Diego Milito, who had been the top scorer of Champions League winner Inter, played 80 minutes that day and couldn't even have a single clear chance. Palermo enters lasting 10 minutes and gets to score a goal, becoming the oldest WC debutant to score at that moment. His career was movie-like. A pure legend, so underrated.

After watching all these highlights, I have concluded that the prevailing notion at the time (that Messi played poorly in this tournament) was completely wrong. He was involved in several of his teammates’ goals, and but for a few bad breaks, he’d have had some goals of his own. At the end of the day, he was a kid who led a team that didn’t really have a manager (let’s face it, Maradona was more like a cheerleader with a clipboard) to a quarter final appearance. That’s a lot of pressure to put on one player, and it’s a credit to his on the field leadership that they went as far as they did.

People forget that Messi assisted 9 of the 13 goals Argentina scored in the World Cup. Grande Messi!

All of you that are saying Messi played terrible but got Man of the match is stupid. He played a great game. Only thing missing was the goal. One was a great save by the goalie, the other one hit the side bar. He created chances for this teammates. the second goal was a reflection of his shot on goal. All the messi haters..you all make me sick. smh

Messi's dribbling is out of this world!

Even in 2010 world cup, Messi was the dangerous man❤️❤️❤️

I Love you Greece 🇬🇷❤️🇧🇷

Oh, remember that night! I was a college student then! Love u Messi! Love u Argentina! 🇦🇷🇧🇩💞

The last dream of Messi 2022 world cup match Start on just a few minutes vs Mexico 🇧🇩💔🇦🇷

Great player this Messi guy. I think he's gonna win alot of ballon d'ors and a WC for sure.

Lol, Messi looked like a kid back in the day. Today he is the Goat. Greatest of all time. King Leo. The Messiah. The chosen one.

Fun fact, Martin Palermo scored in the last match Diego Maradona ever played, in 1997 with Boca. 13 years prior to this final international goal in his career, with Maradona as a manager.

Watching it before the Argentina vs Netherlands Quarters, 2022 WC 😬

Palermo became the oldest Argentine player to score in the WC about a decade after he became probably the only player to miss three penalties in one match lol

I can't believe my eyes, Veron in 2010!!! I thought he retired in 2002

One of my Greek friend once said, We Greeks have special place in our heart for Maradona ❤❤

Congratulation Argentina

Martin Palermo= Legend Respect :')

That Messi cut @1:45

Messi is the greatest footballer to ever live

The way Messi played. I think in future he will win 6 Ballandors

who's here after argentina get kicked out of wc 2018? btw messi is still and forever be my favorite.

He peaked so early,he was unstoppable here

He was 22 years old that time still he is a 2nd choice of captain.

This was the best world cup ever, change my mind

Argentina was good at this time n messi was to good I remember watching him he was so young 👏🏼😉

that keeper deserves to play in a good team he played majestic against two times world champion Argentina and the rest of the team was garbage

Someone hasn't watched his performance vs Nigeria. Where the keeper made about 5 great saves. That was his best WC performance even without goals. Followed by 2014.

Today he won the world cup man

I was a critic of Veron in 2002 but he was a good performer at this world cup...should have played against Germany.

Beautiful Messi and Maradona.

22 de Junio del 2010: Primer partido de Lionel Messi como Capitán de la Selección Argentina en la Copa del Mundo. 18 de Diciembre del 2022: Último partido de Lionel Messi como Capitán de la Selección Argentina en la Final de Copa del Mundo. Valoremos este grandioso momento.

The greek Gk was flying like super man

His dribbling at that time was out of this world. Now due to his age it's not his best skill but he has mastered free kicks and visionary passes.

Who is here after Messi's wc win in qatar'22

Who else is watching 2019 I will ever watch

Messi, campeon del mundo 2022👏

Little Messi was a beast back then

Que partidazo de Messi por dios!!! DULZURA PURA ★3★

if we're talking about this year, then yes. Messi deserves the FIFA World Player of the Year. in 2010 he didn't have very much success outside of La Liga, but this year he has 91 goals in all competitions to his name, beating a record held by the great Gerd Muller for decades, and has been very successful for Argentina as well. Xavi and Iniesta are midfield maestros but Messi is a phenomenal goal scorer and one of the greatest of all time.

3:58 🥺🥺🥺

I proud for my country 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

Messi auguero Véron Di Maria ..what a team ..and what a Messi

R.I.P Maradona it was pleasure to see you as a Argentina coach

rumor has it that the crossbar is still shaking

I love when u (fifa) make 2010 World Cup videos

Omg.. Argentina .. this beautiful skuad.. veron dimari messi palermo demichelis.. wow .. fantastic

The background sounds like bees in that world cup ..i just love it .. Africa world cup is the best

messi is the best player in the word i suoi tiri sono fortissimi

The best in Argentinian team player ,there was , Messi , Aguero, Veron, di Maria, Palermo , wow

Que grande Palermo!!

2021 reliving all of these 2010 FIFAWC matches.

What about the gk I feel bad for him he played godly against a world class team while the rest were trash

Wow, Messi actually played great at the 2010 WC despite not scoring.

Its amazing seeing so many family members in 1 team... Messi, Aguero and Maradonna

Lionel messi kinggggggggggggggggggggggg

Young Captain ❤️❤️❤️

That goalkeeper was playing alone

MESSI 2022 !!!!!

young messi full of energy

Who’s that goalkeeper lol he’s beast

palermo... find out his biography... you wont believe the goals he made... boca juniors loves him

3:00 messi doesn't look like messi from back

Wow, I think Samaras didn't notice the goalie came off his line, otherwise im sure he would calmly slot it by.

If Samaras had scored...it would lower the morale of argentina players and maybe Greece would have won ;'),

Messi the game maker

Martin Palermo - what a player.

Messi is best player in the world forever love you

1994 and 2010 ARG v GRE both time Maradona

Best assists ever

GREECE- ARGENTINA 0-2 DEMICHELIS 77' PALERMO 89'

Martin palermo legend ❤

lots of love for Leo

messi's beast

Tenho a sensação que essa copa foi a melhor de Messi pela Argentina FC. Não por gols mas por participação de jogadas que resultaram em gols etc.

I miss the young messi..

I love messi

In That time Greece were the underrated team

Por dios , el partidazo que jugamos y no lo aprovechamos como debimos

Messi y Palermo cracks

FIFA world cup 2010 South Africa 🇿🇦 Group B 🇬🇷 Greece 0:2 Argentina 🇦🇷 Goal: Martin Demichelis 77' 2:22 🇦🇷 Martin Palermo 89' 3:08 🇦🇷

Esa camiseta azul de argentina no la consigo por ningún lado. Lpm me encanta.

If Messi had scored the chances he missed in this World Cup, he would now be the all-time leading scorer in the World Cup☺️

I was 12 when I watched this game live and oh man do I wish I could go back 😞

BIG fan Messi from Bangladesh FIFA World Cup Celebration 2022👉🔔❤️🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇦🇷🇦🇷♥️♥️♥️

still watching this

Veron should have defenitly played vs Germay. It would have been different outcome as he brings wesdom and leadership to young Argentina side at that time(Messi, Tevez, Aguerol

Messi is best ❤🇧🇩🇦🇷

que cañonazo el de veron! increible!

Who is here after Argentina win the World Cup 2022

I think all the credit goes to Messi,my role model.Because he had played a role in every goal.😊 Who agrees with me?plz reply-

Maradona was still live .We's tribute to you

Messi won the World Cup

0-1 Martin Demichelis (78 min) 0-2 Martin Palermo (89 min)

Ohh Maradona. Miss you man💔

Love u forever leo🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Messi best

Here in 2022 rewatching 2010 FIFAWC matches.