The fight is definitely delicious. Argentina vs. Italy. The South American champion at one end of the field, the European champion at the other end. The match will be held tomorrow at Wembley.
Lionel Messi talks about this match in the gap of preparation. That, of course, will only add to Italy's woes. The Argentine star said that Italy would have been the favorites in the World Cup in Qatar.
World Cup in Qatar? A blow to Italy. Italy failed to qualify for the main draw of the World Cup in Qatar. Although Messi spoke in a positive way, Italy was not given a chance to play in the World Cup. That would upset Italian supporters. However, in the context of Wembley's 'La Finalisima', the PSG star has spoken more about not getting a chance to play in the World Cup in Italy.
In an interview with Argentine media TYC Sports, Messi said, "The match will be great! They are the champions of Europe. If it was in the World Cup, the favorites would have been caught. Unfortunately that didn't get a chance to play. They have been dropped for football reasons. No one wanted to face them in the World Cup draw. Four-time world champions Italy have been eliminated from the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Qatar.
The match between the two champions of the two continents was called 'La Finalisima', but it was once called the Artemio Fran কাপois Cup. It is an official competition, previously organized jointly by UEFA, the governing body of European football, and Conmebol, the governing body of South American football, as part of a friendship.
The tournament was played in 1985 between then-Euro champions France and Copa America winners Uruguay. Then in 1993 the second match between Argentina and Denmark. At that time Argentina was the Copa America champion and Denmark won the Euro. After a gap of 29 years, two champions from two continents are facing each other again in this match. Messi said he wants to win this match.
"They should feel the same way," the PSG forward told the media. That means you should go on the field to win. This is the official match, which is being organized by FIFA. The players want to add another cup to their pockets for the fans and the country. Argentina have not lost against Italy since 198. Argentina last won 2-0 in England in 2016.
However, when talking about Italy, Messi turned to the topic of their absence in the World Cup, saying, "It is unbelievable that even if they win the Euro, they are not in the World Cup. He was dropped from the World Cup again. In other words, Italy's relationship with the World Cup is a shame.