Determination! Lionel Messi asks Scaloni to let him play against Jordan. Here's why

Leo wants to be on the pitch for every match.

Details: According to The Touchline, citing journalist and insider Leo Paradizo, 39-year-old Argentine genius Lionel Messi has asked Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni not to leave him on the bench for the final group stage clash against Jordan.

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Reports say Messi wants to play to maintain his match fitness, as skipping the game against Jordan would mean an 11-day break, which could negatively impact his match rhythm and physical condition.

Messi believes that even a few minutes on the pitch against Jordan will help him stay in form and be fully ready for the round of 16.

So far, Leo has netted 5 goals in two matches at this World Cup. He has surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history.

The Argentina vs Jordan showdown is set for June 28.

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