Alejandro Sabella, head coach of Argentina's national soccer team, speaks during an interview at the squad's headquarters in Buenos Aires April 23, 2014. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina must create the right team climate to give the world's best player Lionel Messi the right support to enable him to shine at the World Cup in Brazil, coach Alejandro Sabella said on Wednesday.
Sabella also said Argentina's status among the favourites would be countered by the fact they will be playing in the backyard of the most successful team in the competition with five titles.
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