June 27 (UPI) -- FC Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi took to Instagram Tuesday to express his gratitude to God after his squad claimed a spot in the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup.
Messi scored his first goal of the tournament in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Nigeria in Argentina's Group D finale in St. Petersburg, Russia. The game was very tight following the score, as Nigeria equalized in the 51st minute.