Messi’s Team Suffers Shock Defeat in Cup QualifierMessi’s Team Suffers Shock Defeat in Cup Qualifier Barcelona, Spain – In a stunning upset, Lionel Messi’s Argentina national team suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. The match, played at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla, saw the Colombians dominate the proceedings from the outset. Luis Muriel opened the scoring for the hosts in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Argentina. Despite Argentina’s attempts to equalize, Colombia remained resolute in defense. In the 84th minute, Duván Zapata sealed the victory for the Colombians with a clinical finish. Messi, who had been closely marked by the Colombian defenders throughout the match, was unable to make a significant impact on the game. The Argentine talisman was seen visibly frustrated as his team struggled to create chances. The defeat is a major setback for Argentina, who are now in danger of missing out on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The team sits fourth in the CONMEBOL standings, with only four matches remaining in the qualifying campaign. Colombia, on the other hand, has boosted its chances of qualifying with the victory. The team now sits in third place, just one point behind second-placed Uruguay. After the match, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted that his team had been outplayed. “Colombia was the better team tonight,” he said. “We need to analyze our performance and make adjustments for the upcoming matches.” Meanwhile, Colombia coach Reinaldo Rueda expressed his delight with the result. “We knew that Argentina would be a tough opponent, but we were determined to win,” he said. “This victory is a huge boost for our confidence.” The defeat is a reminder that even the best teams can be vulnerable to upsets. Argentina will be looking to bounce back in their next qualifying match, which will be against Brazil on October 10th.