Argentina Coach Scaloni Praises Messi's Physical Condition and Performance
Summary
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni praises Lionel Messi's outstanding physical condition and performance during the World Cup, highlighting his key role in Argentina's victories and his status as the top World Cup scorer.
Key Points
- Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni is impressed by Lionel Messi's physical condition and performance at age 39.
- Messi has scored eight goals in five World Cup games, making him the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 21 goals.
- Scaloni supports Messi taking penalties despite missing two during the tournament and emphasizes Messi's freedom to decide.
- Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals, with Scaloni warning that Switzerland is a strong and experienced opponent.
