What Messi said about Argentina's chances in the World Cup
Argentina in a fast pace before the World Cup. To find the answer to the question of when the team last lost, you have to go back three years. Besides, the team, which suffered from a long title drought, won two titles in a span of one year. Considering the recent form, team condition, Argentina are considered hot favorites in the upcoming World Cup. But the captain of the team, Lionel Messi, is unwilling to admit it.
In an interview given to Argentine journalist Sebastian Vignolo, Messi, a record seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, said, "We have reached a good position." It is a very well equipped and strong team. But anything can happen. Every match is very difficult. Favorites don't always win titles or live up to expectations.
The Argentine captain also said that due to past history, Argentina is always on the list of favorites for the tournament. But what happened to it? Argentina is not the only favorite in the tournament. Other teams on the list of favorites may be ahead of us.
Meanwhile, Messi said the upcoming Qatar tournament will be the last World Cup of his career. The 35-year-old superstar said this is my last World Cup 'for sure'.
Messi made his international debut in 2005, playing in the fifth and final World Cup of his career. So far, he has scored 90 goals in 165 matches for Argentina. Which is still the record of highest goal scored by any player for the country.
In the interview in Paris, Messi admitted that he is suffering from some nervous pressure about this tournament. He said, there is anxiety and nervous pressure about the World Cup. I can't wait for the tournament to start.
Messi made his international debut as a substitute against Hungary in 2005. But after two minutes he had to leave the field with a red card. However, Messi soon consolidated his position in the national team and traveled to Germany with the national team to play the first World Cup in 2006. He then participated in the 2010 South Africa and 2014 Brazil World Cups. His team played the final in Brazil. Lionel Messi also participated in the World Cup in Russia in 2018.
Argentina is going to Qatar to win the World Cup title for the third time. In 1986, South American country Argentina won the first World Cup title. Argentina will start the World Cup mission with a match against Saudi Arabia in Lusail on November 22. They have to fight against Mexico and Poland in their remaining two matches from 'C' group.
