Lionel Messi scored once and claimed an assist as Argentina inflicted a 5-0 defeat upon UAE in their final friendly clash (16 November) before the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Apart from Messi, Julian Alvarez and Joaquin Correa each scored a goal, while Angel Di Maria netted a brace. The win saw La Albiceleste extend their unbeaten run to 36 games across competitions.
Speaking to Stake, Aguero delivered an honest evaluation of La Albiceleste’s chances of winning the big prize in Qatar. The former Argentine forward claimed that Lionel Scaloni’s side are enjoying their football and are clear about their objectives. Aguero said:
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Aguero also talked about the important role the team’s skipper Lionel Messi will play and added that it would be difficult for any team to boss Argentina.
Aguero added:
Argentina legend Sergio Aguero plays down Lionel Messi’s comparisons with Diego Maradona ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup
A win for Messi’s side at the 2022 FIFA World Cup would see the Paris Saint-Germain man become the most decorated footballer in Argentina. If that happens, comparisons between him and 1986 hero Diego Maradona could once again come to the fore.
Stake asked Aguero to comment on the possibility of Lionel Messi rivaling Maradona’s greatness. Playing down the comparisons, Aguero said:
Argentina, who have been placed in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland, will kick off their campaign with a clash against the Arabs on November 22.
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