Messi has single-handedly dragged his team into the World Cup
#2 Win the hearts of the Argentina fans
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Messi will need the backing of his countrymen in Russia
Following the recent crisis and struggles of Argentina, it is true that the fans are disappointed with the National team and the Argentina Football Association (AFA), with many fans criticising and withdrawing their support for the nation.
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The influence of the fans in the sport cannot be overlooked as their motivation and support are essential to inspire the players to greatness. This is why they are usually termed 'The 12th Player' on the pitch. Behind every successful team, there are influential fans that give that extra strength to the players.
Therefore, Lionel Messi and Argentina need to win the hearts of the fans because they will be vital to their World Cup campaign this year. Their support and inspiration could prove to be pivotal for the team in the tournament.
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About the author
Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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