The comics shows Argentinean football star Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi scored and was more involved as Argentina put Diego Maradona's arteries to the test with a narrow 2-1 win over Nigeria to qualify for the last 16. It may have been a "great escape" for the Argentineans and the players may look happier in the system, but it shouldn't hide the fact that although they improved against Nigeria, a team with Enzo Perez and Javier Mascherano in the engine room probably isn't going to win the World Cup. Messi will have to be at his very best if they are to get past France, who are much better than the Nigerians. (Xinhua/Wang Wei, Meng Lijing)