Messi sends strong message to Brazil and other rivals before the World Cup | OneFootball

What did Messi say before the World Cup debut?

Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 this Tuesday (09), in its final friendly before the World Cup. Therefore, after the win, Lionel Messi took the opportunity to send a message to his rivals about the World Cup.

— It will be very difficult for our rivals to face Argentina, because this is a very strong and united group, with unwavering enthusiasm. Regardless of whether we advance or not, you can be sure that we will give everything we have -, he said, before concluding:

— It is great to see the team still with the same grit, the same enthusiasm, the same desire to compete. It is a very competitive group that always wants more, that does not give up easily, and we are going there to compete -, he said in an interview with the newspaper Olé.

What group is Argentina in at the World Cup?

Argentina will face three national teams in the group stage of the World Cup. Lionel Messi’s team begins the competition against Algeria. Then, the match will be against Austria. Finally, the Argentines will face Jordan in the last round.

When does Argentina make its World Cup debut?

Argentina’s opening match at the World Cup is scheduled for June 16, against Algeria. The game will kick off at 10 p.m. (Brasília time), with exclusive broadcast by CazéTV on YouTube.

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