Lionel Messi claimed a trip to Argentina in the World Cup 2018 will not be easy. A big hurdle even he mentioned there are already since the phase of the group stage.
Argentina joined in Group D along with Iceland, Croatia, and Nigeria. Their first fight counter Iceland is scheduled to take place on Saturday 16 June.
The team made Jorge Sampaoli's status as a top team in the 2018 World Cup. It happens because their squad is filled by the world's best players, including Messi.
Messi don't want to jemawa response to the status of flagship for the country. He even stated his team must be wary since the play the group phase.
"Croatia are a good team that the players performing in European leagues. So, they are certainly dangerous," said Messi.
"Then, we're not too to know the strength of Nigeria. But, teams from Africa that are usually compact, resilient and strong. In addition, they also unyielding," the attacking midfielder, defend Barcelona.
Messi, who is the owner of five trophies Ballon d'or was merged with the senior national team of Argentina since 2005. He has twice appeared in the World Cup (2006 and 2010), but none of that opportunity that can end with the title.