SALERNO (Italy): Livewire forward Lionel Messi lifts the team whenever he comes on, coach Jose Pekerman said after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Angola in a World Cup warm-up on Tuesday.
“Messi gives the team a leap upwards when he comes on. He’s getting more and more adapted to his teammates,” Pekerman said of the teenager, on whom Argentina are pinning their hopes of a third world title.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
