Russia 2018: Messi Concedes Super Eagles Will Be A Tough Team To Play

Argentina captain and Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi, has spoken on facing Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Messi admitted playing against Nigeria will be difficult, because both teams have a history of tough matches.

The paths of the Super Eagles and La Albiceleste will cross for the fifth time at the World Cup in Russia.

Argentina have won their previous four encounters at the tournament.

Their last meeting was in a friendly game last year when Gernot Rohr’s men came from 2-0 down to win 4-2.

“We have to take it match by match,” Messi said in an interview with Pasión por el Fútbol.

“Starting off with a win is important because it’ll then make us calmer. It’s not an easy group. Iceland showed in the Euros that they can go up against anyone.

“Croatia has a very good midfield and if you let them, they’ll control the ball all match long. They have Spain’s style. And it always costs us when we play Nigeria.”