Are you joking?

Whatever happens,Maradona said that Argentina was on the right path and that whoever comes after me should continue its attacking style of play despite the collapse against Germany. After four consecutive wins in the World Cup,Argentina and Maradona didnt know how to respond when Germanys early goal left the team trailing for the first time in the tournament.

He made no changes at halftime,even though his team had struggled throughout the first half,losing possession as soon as it crossed into the German area. He was about to make his first substitution when Miroslav Klose tapped in Germanys second goal halfway through the second half.

Im as disappointed as all Argentines, Maradona said. To see my country lose a football match is very hard for someone who has worn the shirt. The coach got irritated when asked whether he was satisfied with the teams performance. Are you joking, he said. This is a country where you live and breathe football. I dont think that any will be happy when the team loses 4-0.

Messi in tears

Lionel Messi left the World Cup in tears after Argentina was demolished. Messi showed only flashes of his reputation as the worlds best player during Argentinas first four matches in the tournament,but failed to deliver in the quarterfinal. The 23-year-old forward could not score in South Africa,and neither he nor his team had an answer for the German onslaught in Cape Town on Saturday.

Still, Maradona said Messi played a great World Cup and gave everything for his country. To see Messi cry in the dressing room,whoever says that he doesnt feel pride for his shirt is stupid, Maradona said.