5 things Lionel Messi must do to win the World Cup this year

#4 Take the pressure off himself

Argentina v Chile: Championship - Copa America Centenario — Messi will be under immense pressure at Russia 2018

Considering Lionel Messi's greatness and achievements in the past few years, it is true that all eyes will be on the Argentina International in Russia this year. Moreover, the comparison with Argentina legend, Diego Maradona will also ensure that the playmaker will have a heavy burden to carry.

However, he needs to ensure that none of these expectations distracts him in the tournament. He must make sure that he takes the pressure off himself. This will enable him to feel free, relaxed and never lose his concentration.

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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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Edited by Ashwin Hanagudu