It was an honour to be in the round of 16, and a win against soccer legends Argentina and their world’s-best player Lionel Messi would have been one of the biggest moments in Australia’s sporting history – but it wasn’t to be. Early birds were treated to a huge game yesterday morning, with the Socceroos going down 2-1. Messi scored first, followed by teammate Julian Alvarez with a goal that will haunt goalkeeper Mat Ryan. Oz’s Craig Goodwin sorta-kinda found the net in the 76th minute, but an equalising goal wasn’t on offer before the final whistle. Despite the loss, there was a lot of praise for our team, including from former top Aussie player Mark Bosnich who said it was “one of the most courageous Socceroos performances I’ve witnessed in my time.” All it means is we’re freed up to focus on The Squiz’s 2nd pick: Senegal, who take on England this morning. Dem Senegal…