The Argentine ace shared his views on the match that saw them reach the Round of 16 despite starting the day as Group D's 4th place.

Yes, Argentina struggled to win their match today, but it seems that Lionel Messi has a theory on who really had a hand in their victory against Nigeria.

Speaking in the post-match mixed zone, the Argentine ace "revealed" that a higher power never left them alone, paving the way for their heart-stopping win over the Super Eagles.

"I knew that God was on our side, and he was not letting us go home," Messi told the press.

Despite being harshly criticized, "La Pulga" managed to lead La Albiceleste's win with a first-half goal, which helped him become the only player in history to score in a World Cup in his teens, his 20s and his 30s. Even after all the ink spent in blasting him, he had kind words for those who never doubted the team.

"I want to thank everyone that came here for what they left behind, and this goes out to all fans in Argentina who never stopped believing. We were confident about our chances, it's wonderful to have won a match such as this one, it's something we deserved," Messi added.

Well aware that there are some who believe that Messi is not happy when he gets to wear La Albiceleste's jersey, "La Pulga" had a special message for them.

"This jersey is worth more than all of us," Messi concluded.