We Aren’t The Best, Messi Warns Argentina Fans • Channels Television

 

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has urged his compatriots to be realistic in their World Cup expectations, warning that other teams heading to Russia are better.

In an interview with Argentine Canal 13, Messi also discussed why he did not take the chance to play for Spain and said that Barcelona will be his only European club.

“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.

Asked if Argentina could win the World Cup, Messi swerved between hope and realism.

“I believe so, I have faith in this team,” he said.

“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…