With Argentina’s standings, Messi projects the semi-final against Croatia: “It will be a very tough match”

With Argentina’s standings, Messi projects the semi-final against Croatia: “It will be a very tough match”

THE Argentina qualified for the semi-finals of world Cup this Friday and Lionel Messi is already thinking about it Croatia🇧🇷 The Argentine number 10 commented on the duel that will decide who will advance to the World Cup final.

After the win Hollandon penalties, Messi commented on the next match of the Argentine national team, against Croatia, which he eliminated Brazil this Friday. The player who won seven Ballon d’Ors praised the Croatians and acknowledged that it will be a very difficult match.

“It will be a very tough game. Croatia have shown that they are a great team, who play on equal terms with Brazil, as we have seen. In some moments things have gone even better. They have high quality players who know how to control The midfield is very good. A team that has worked with the same coach since the last Cup. They are for something. They are for something. It’s a semi-final and it will be very complicated,” said the midfielder.

The Argentines relied on a great performance from Emiliano Martínez, two free kicks during the penalty shootout and he was crucial for the team to win. Messi showed confidence in the goalkeeper and praised the joy with which he played the World Cup in Qatar.

“We knew that when penalties came we would have an advantage with him in goal and he proved it once again. We are obviously grateful to him,” said the Argentinian. “That happened during this World Cup. We’re making the most of our group and our fans. It’s one step after another. We’ve done it match after match. And as I said, very happy,” he concluded.

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