Lionel Messi named England as one in every of his favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar – however he is additionally desirous to get going himself.
- Brazil, France and England ‘above relaxation’
- Says something can occur
- Argentine desirous to get going
WHAT HAPPENED? The 35-year-old winger named three sides that he believes are able to profitable the upcoming World Cup. Messi, who’ll be going to his fifth World Cup finals with Argentina, provides England, Brazil and France a greater likelihood than the remainder of the groups taking part. He additionally commented on the temper inside the Argentina camp as they search for their first World Cup triumph since 1986.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking to the South American Federation CONMEBOL, he mentioned: “Every time we speak about candidates, we at all times speak about the identical groups. If I’ve to place some above others I believe Brazil, France and England are a bit bit above the remaining. However the World Cup is so troublesome and so difficult that something can occur.”
“We’re very excited. We’ve got a really good group that may be very keen, however we take into consideration going little by little.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Argentina will need to go one higher than they did in 2014, a yr through which they misplaced within the World Cup closing to Germany because of an extra-time Mario Gotze strike. Surprisingly, Hansi Flick’s facet do not issue into Messi’s consideration by way of favourites for the upcoming finals.
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DID YOU KNOW? Argentina are unbeaten in 35 video games throughout all competitions, final tasting defeat on July 3, 2019, in that yr’s Copa America semi-final in opposition to Brazil. They’re simply three video games away from beating Italy’s all-time report of 37 video games with out a loss.
WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI? The PSG man will know that that is seemingly his final shot at profitable the one trophy his illustrious cupboard is lacking. His full consideration can be on serving to Argentina get off to the very best begin once they tackle Saudi Arabia of their opening recreation on November 22.