Argentina captain Lionel Messi has urged football fans to be realistic in their World Cup expectations, warning that other teams heading to Russia are better.
“People need to know that we are not going to Russia as favourites but we have a group of very good players and we are ready to scrap,” Messi said during an Interview with with Argentine Canal 13.
Asked if Argentina could win the World Cup, Messi said- “I believe so, I have faith in this team”
“We have players with talent and experience. We cannot send the message that we are the best, because that’s not true.” “Quite a few squads are better,” he said singling out Brazil, Spain and Germany.