Without Messi, Argentina is only a regular team

Lionel Messi. © AP

Bola.net – Diego Maradona is one of the most disappointed figures of Argentina's failure at the 2018 Russia World Cup after struggling in the group stage, Argentina has finally managed to penetrate the last 16 and will face France, then the drama begins.

The appearance of Argentina in the group phase is considered very inconsistent. Lionel Messi et al. only able to secure four points results from a win, a draw and a defeat.

It can be said that Argentina is lucky to qualify for the round of 16. But their luck has soon receded, France can not be defeated only by lucky capital. (fft / dre)