Argentina breathes collective sigh of relief after victory

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines have breathed a collective sigh of relief as the country obtained a 2-0 victory over Mexico dissipating doubts that had emerged about Lionel Messi’s team after the shock loss against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The doubts that had emerged about the fitness of the national team at the World Cup, long considered one of the favorites, appear to have dissipated amid the jubilation over the result of a game that was crucial to decide the country’s fate in the tournament. “I’m so proud. I truly loved the match,” said Luciana Medina, a 23-year-old communications student.