Messi knew it all! Argentina's captain explains why Cape Verde created so much drama
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
After a tense clash with Cape Verde, Lionel Messi stated that Argentina was not surprised by the opponent's fierce resistance.
Details: According to Messi, while some may have underestimated Cape Verde, the Argentine squad always knew the game would be a tough battle.
The Argentine captain emphasized that the team had prepared in advance for a challenging scenario. The reason? Cape Verde’s performances against Spain and Uruguay, where they had already proven their quality on the pitch.
"Some people underestimated other teams, but we knew it would be tough. We were sure of it because we’d seen what Cape Verde did against Spain and Uruguay," Messi told FutbolArena.
This match truly put Argentina’s nerves to the test: Cape Verde repeatedly reignited the intrigue and forced the world champions into a grueling contest.
Reminder: Argentina overcame Cape Verde in a dramatic match that went into extra time.
