Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi (right) and Nigeria’s goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama smile during a Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO
Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi (right) and Nigeria’s goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama smile during a Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: Lionel Messi lit up the World Cup again on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to inspire Argentina as France and Switzerland both booked their places in the last 16.

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