Published 18:21 IST, April 28th 2020
Sergio Aguero questions Lionel Messi's Argentina critics, supports Barcelona star
Sergio Aguero believes that Messi has always been a loyal servant to Argentina. Messi Aguero friendship goes way back as the duo is believed to be great friends
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Manchester City ace Sergio Aguero has come out in support of his Argentine counterpart Lionel Messi, stating that six-time Ballon d'Or winner has always been 'first to suffer'. Barcelona's all-time great Lionel Messi has won everything with his club but is yet to win a major trophy with his country. Lionel Messi has received plenty of stick from his critics for failing to carry his national side to a World Cup or Copa America glory. Lionel Messi and Argentina ended up as runners up in three back-to-back international competitions which includes 2014 World Cup and Copa America (2015, 2016)
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Sergio Aguero backs Lionel Messi
Sergio Aguero believes that Lionel Messi has always been a loyal servant to Argentina. Messi Aguero friendship goes way back as duo is believed to be great friends. In an interview with TyC Sports, Sergio Aguero stated, "I do t understand those who criticise him in national team. He is first to suffer and continues to come."
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Lionel Messi-Sergio Aguero friendship on show
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Messi for Argentina: When star anunced his retirement in 2016
critics have gotten better of Lionel Messi quite a few times in past. Argentina skipper decided to retire from international football after Argentina lost 2-4 against Chile in 2016. However, he later backtracked on his decision as thousands of fans came on streets asking Argentine great to change his mind.
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Messi for Argentina: Tweets when Lionel Messi retired in 2016
Messi for Argentina
Lionel Messi has scored a total of 70 goals and provided 45 assists in 138 appearances he has made for Argentina.
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