Barcelona's Lionel Messi poses with his four Golden Boot trophies during a ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, November 24, 2017. REUTERS/Albert Gea
(Reuters) - Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has the talent and maturity to carry Argentina's hopes of a successful World Cup campaign this year, the national team's manager Jorge Sampaoli has said.
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has led Barcelona to 30 domestic and European trophies during a stellar career but is yet to win a major trophy with the national team, apart from a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics.
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