If a player of the caliber of Lionel Messi praises you, you’re most definitely special. And Argentina’s mercurial skipper and striker was all praise for the young Enzo Fernandez, 21, an attacking midfielder, who scored Argentina’s second goal in Saturday night’s must-win World Cup Group C encounter against South American rivals Mexico. 

Enzo’s strike in the 87th minute from a Messi assist was his first goal for his country in only his fifth game. Earlier, Messi had scored the opener in the 64th minute, equaling legendary Argentine Diego Maradona’s record of eight goals for the Albiceleste.