Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mané praised Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi after his great victory against FC Barcelona. The striker has also named Argentina as one of the favorites for the next World Cup in Qatar 2022.
One of the best players of all time, Lionel Messi had to wait 16 years to win his first major title with his Argentina team.
Messi’s moment finally came last year when Argentina defeated Brazil in the Copa América final with a solitary goal scored by Ángel Di María. When the game ended, the Argentine captain broke down in tears. Throughout the tournament, Messi played excellent football. He won the top scorer award, the top assist provider award and even the Most Valuable Player award.
After this, Messi added another international trophy when he beat Italy, champions of the European Championship, in the Finalissima. Although Messi did not score any goals, the Argentine striker provided two assists and was named the man of the match.
Sadio Mané praises Lionel Messi
Now Messi will lead Argentina in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar 2022. Argentina is currently one of the fittest teams in the world.
He is undefeated in the last 35 matches and is considered one of the favorites for the World Cup. Senegalese striker Sadio Mane thinks the same.
While speaking about this, Sadio Mane said (via Vermut Deportivo): “Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, England, I think there are few teams that can win the World Cup.”
Just like Argentina, Lionel Messi is also in great shape. The Argentine striker has scored eleven goals and provided thirteen assists in a PSG shirt this season. On top of that, he has scored nine goals in his last three appearances for Argentina.
He is Argentina’s biggest hope in the tournament and his form will decide his performance in the tournament. This will also be his last appearance in the perennial event. So Messi is very dedicated to winning the only trophy that has eluded him so far.
Meanwhile, speaking of the Argentinian striker, Sadio Mane praised him saying: “He is an incredible player”.
Earlier in the day, Mane’s Bayern Munich defeated Lionel Messi’s former club Barcelona at Camp Nou. mane scored the first goal of the game and was a constant threat down the left flank.
Sadio Mane and Senegal are also going to be part of the World Cup in Qatar. They are the defending African Cup of Nations champions and one of the best teams in the world.
