Maradona reveals big secret that will help Messi ahead of the World Cup where Argentina will face Super Eagles
- Maradona has told Messi to forget his critics ahead of the 2018 World Cup
- The Argentine football legend believes Messi can lead his nation to glory in Russia
- Lionel Messi who plays for Barcelona has never won the World Cup in his career
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has advised Barcelona star Lionel Messi to forget about his critics so that he can be able to lead his nation to glory at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
As far as football is concerned, Lionel Messi has arguably won all titles with Barcelona, but he has never won the FIFA World Cup.
He has been superb this season for Barcelona in all competition as the Catalans are eleven points ahead of Atletico Madrid and four more clear of Real Madrid.
Diego Maradona has now told Lionel Messi what he needs to do ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
"I would advise Messi to keep playing, to enjoy the game.
"He has to forget about the critics, if he can win or not the World Cup, the Champions or the Copa del Rey.
"Messi doesn't have to demonstrate anything. He has to enjoy the game into the field,'' Maradona explained to Omnisport.
Argentina's hopes of winning the World Cup for the first time since 1986 will rest largely on the shoulders of Messi in Russia.
Jorge Sampaoli's Argentina, who struggled in the qualification phase will face Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria at the showpiece tournament.
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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Argentina qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after beating Ecuador 3-1 in a tough qualifying match on Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017.
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi was the hero for Argentina against Ecuador as the forward scored a fantastic hat-trick which gave Argentina the 2018 World Cup ticket.
Prior to the match, there were many discussions among football fans and football pundits who were asking themselves if Argentina would be able to qualify for the World Cup.
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Source: Naija.ng