Prior to his team’s opening match against Saudi Arabia, renowned Argentina striker Lionel Messi provided an update on his fitness, stating that he “has no difficulties whatsoever.”
This speculation came after he sustained an injury in a practice session. “I have no issues whatsoever. I heard there were rumours about having to miss part of the training or training a part of the training, no, it’s just precautions. Nothing strange or out of the ordinary,” Goal.com quoted Messi as saying in a pre-match press conference.
“I have not done anything different, I just took care of myself. I have worked as I have done throughout my entire career. This is a special moment, most likely my last World Cup. My last opportunity to make my dream, our dream a reality,” concluded the legendary striker.
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Today, at 3:30 PM IST, Argentina will play against Saudi Arabia in the opening match of their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign at Lusail Iconic Stadium.
They anticipate giving a stronger showing this time around. Argentina previously lost in the round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup and was eliminated. For the 35-year-old Messi, this may be his final opportunity to win the FIFA World Cup trophy.
(inputs from ANI)
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