Argentina supporters praised Angel Di Maria following their victory over Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, with some suggesting he is more important than Lionel MessiThe Copa America champions needed to win to maintain their FIFA World Cup dream following their shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their first game. But they put on a tepid display in the first half, with Messi largely anonymous in the encounter.But the legendary 35-year-old sparked the game into life midway through the second half as his superb first touch preceded a fierce effort into the bottom right hand corner. The PSG superstar's strike lit up the Lusail Stadium before Enzo Fernandez scored a superb second goal to give Argentina a deserved 2-0 win.ESPN FC@ESPNFCWHO ELSE BUT LIONEL MESSI? 595636283WHO ELSE BUT LIONEL MESSI? 🐐 https://t.co/lJHfUB3nbJBut while Messi will rightly receive most of the plaudits for his superb goal, some criticized the forward for his overall performance. Instead, supporters online appeared to be more impressed with Di Maria, whose hard work and dribbling skills are a massive help for the team.The 34-year-old assisted the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's goal and was impressive on Argentina's flank, despite enduring a difficult season at Juventus. After the game, supporters took to Twitter to praise Di Maria as Argentina got their FIFA World Cup back on track:CR7 Rap Rhymes@cr7raprhymesPeople might call me crazy but Di Maria looks a bigger threat than Messi everytime he's on the ball1685119People might call me crazy but Di Maria looks a bigger threat than Messi everytime he's on the ballRk@RkFutbolMessi's Argentina career has been basically "if Di Maria performs"47164Messi's Argentina career has been basically "if Di Maria performs"Umir@umirf1FT: Di Maria probably still the best for me today. Both Alvarez and Enzo brilliant in their cameos and I don't see an explanation for them not starting vs Poland. De Paul's second half was good too.Messi the genius difference maker as he has been week on week, season on season.30618FT: Di Maria probably still the best for me today. Both Alvarez and Enzo brilliant in their cameos and I don't see an explanation for them not starting vs Poland. De Paul's second half was good too.Messi the genius difference maker as he has been week on week, season on season.Peter Bokaba@bokaba_peterDi Maria has contributed so hard for Argentina to get that 1st goal and no one is talking abt him🏽501Di Maria has contributed so hard for Argentina to get that 1st goal and no one is talking abt him🙌🏽🔥 https://t.co/c0Gyx14xz2Professor@bhakk__bsdkDi Maria is one the most underrated footballer. Take a bow to the king🛐#dimaria #ArgentinavsMexico #FIFA #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022 #Messi𓃵481Di Maria is one the most underrated footballer. Take a bow to the king🛐#dimaria #ArgentinavsMexico #FIFA #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022 #Messi𓃵 https://t.co/XokgzUJQuDMax Statman.@emaxstatmanDi Maria game by numbers vs Mexico:100% Accurate long balls 86% Accurate passes6/9 Ground duels won 5/7 Successful dribbles1/5 Successful crosses2 Chances created1 AssistEl Fideo.14711Di Maria game by numbers vs Mexico:▫️100% Accurate long balls ▫️86% Accurate passes▫️6/9 Ground duels won ▫️5/7 Successful dribbles▫️1/5 Successful crosses▫️2 Chances created▫️1 AssistEl Fideo. https://t.co/PufgACh6jgAshley Ashirai Hlatshwayo@Ashirai29Today's goal scorers but we gotta admit Angel Di Maria was on fire#Argentina #Messi #EnzoFernandez #AngelDiMaria #Wordcup202211Today's goal scorers but we gotta admit Angel Di Maria was on fire🔥🔥#Argentina #Messi #EnzoFernandez #AngelDiMaria #Wordcup2022 https://t.co/AxQXSqZsfoMozo Football@MozoFootball Angel Di Maria completed more successful take-ons (5/7) and created more chances (2) than any other Argentinian player while he was on the pitch against Mexico. 🤙. #ARG #ARGMEX #Qatar2022334🇦🇷 Angel Di Maria completed more successful take-ons (5/7) and created more chances (2) than any other Argentinian player while he was on the pitch against Mexico. 🤙. #ARG #ARGMEX #Qatar2022 https://t.co/gbO7XpdGJ3Chris Sutton 'delighted' Argentina won crucial FIFA World Cup clash for FIFA World CupFormer Blackburn and England forward Chris Sutton couldn't believe the atmosphere Argentina supporters created for the match. The South American giants had to win to keep their FIFA World Cup dream alive as they got over the line against a disappointing Mexico side.Sutton was pleased that Argentina won the game as their quest to give their talisman the biggest prize in football continued, as the pundit told BBC Sport:"Argentina were under pressure coming into this game but the little man came up with another big goal. It was a wonderful finish from him in a scrappy game. Then Enzo Fernandez - what a finish. Job done, game over and on to Poland on Wednesday. They've still got work to do to top this group.B/R Football@brfootballMemo Ochoa had to show respect after Leo Messi’s golazo against him 📸627124921Memo Ochoa had to show respect after Leo Messi’s golazo against him 📸 https://t.co/1iCMchfyTB"I'm delighted that Argentina won the game for Lionel Messi. We don't want Argentina going out at the group stage. Talk about earning the right under pressure. It was a terrible game but it would have been lamentable for Lionel to leave a loser. The Fernandez goal was an unbelievable finish. Their confidence will be up now - listen to the supporters, it's amazing."