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Leo Messi celebrates his goal with dedicatoria to Maradona

MESSI SPOKE AFTER THE MATCH

Leo Messi gave the face after the 'puncture' of Argentina

Published:4/06/2021 - 08:40h

Updated:4/06/2021 - 08:40h

Leo Messi spoke after Argentina's draw against Chile, which leaves the Argentines second in the qualifying group for the Qatar World Cup. The '10' was optimistic despite everything, although he regretted not having been able to win for Maradona

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Leo Messi could not avoid that Argentinian empatara against Chile in which it was the night of homage to Diego Armando Maradona. It was the first party of the combined albiceleste without the 'Lint' and expected that they offered him a victory, but could not do it. The '10' of the FC Barcelona regretted by have not been able to homenajear so much to the legend as to all the Argentinians with a triumph.

"Diego always is with the Selection. It was a very special party for being the first without him, by all what is happening in the world. It is a pity that in this so beautiful stadium have not been able to come the people. But it is what touches us live. Although we wanted to give him the victory and represent to the Selection as it did it Diego, leaving all", recognised the 'crack' of the Barça and of the Argentinian selection.

On the other hand, it spoke of the own meeting against the Chileans, in which Argentina was especially dense in attack. In spite of everything, Leo is optimistic and left clear that every time sees better to the team and that needs time to arrive to the 'prevail' of all. "Since they began the Eliminatory notices the growth. Today again they debuted some new boys. Of to poquito have to do us strong", signalled.

Messi followed this line of marked optimism and tried to take out the good things of the 'prick' against Chile. "It did long that we did not joint us. It is not easy to go back, but think that by moments did a good party. I am happy by the result further that we could not win. By moments were very well in the pressure, in the recovery. We did a good party. It was difficult and they did not create situations", aimed.

Argentina is second of group

It is necessary to stand out that after this 1-1 Argentinian is second of group by behind Brazil. The ones of Lionel Scaloni have it very very directed, but will have to follow litigating to ensure his pass. The Tuesday will have his second and last meeting before the Glass America in front of Colombia in Barranquilla. It will be the second opportunity for Leo and his to add the three points to approach to the World-wide of Qatar.

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