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Messi may have netted 65 goals during his 129 appearances for his country but his journey with the national team has not always been easy.
The 31-year-old is often criticised for his failure to replicate his successes at Barcelona with La Albiceleste. This has prompted a section of fans to undermine his club achievements and his frequently-debated ‘greatest of all time’ tag.
The Barcelona talisman returned to international duty this year after taking a long break following Argentina’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup last summer.
The heart of the matter
Scaloni has opened up about the difficulties that came with Messi’s presence in the team. However, he hopes that he will be able to utilise the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in an efficient way.
Speaking to TNT Sports (via Goal),
The manager added,
What’s next?
Scaloni’s Argentina will take part in the first game of the 2019 Copa America against Colombia on June 15.
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