Shown Badly With Argentina in the 2018 World Cup, Messi Criticized Maradona
MOSCOW Diego Maradona has criticized Lionel Messi who performed poorly in his first two matches with Argentine national team at the 2018 World Cup. Maradona considers La Pulga the nickname Messi to play well below the usual standards, while at club level with Barcelona.
Messi has yet to show his class in the 2018 World Cup. When Argentina were held Icelandic 1-1 on first matchday of Group D 2018 World Cup, Messi was able to release three shots on target, but none resulted in a goal.
In fact, Messi penalty kick can be countered Iceland goalkeeper. Furthermore in the match against Croatia, where Argentina 0-3, 0 Messi appear much worse. Throughout the game, Messi only release one shot. Worse, the shot was not right on target.
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