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Messi only played well against Eagles – Siasia

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia, could not hide his feelings about Lionel Messi, following the Argentine’s outing at the ongoing World Cup in Russia.

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia, could not hide his feelings about Lionel Messi, following the Argentine’s outing at the ongoing World Cup in Russia.

Messi who scored against Nigeria leading to the three-time Africa Champion’s ouster failed to impress the former Nigeria international.

“He has not been spectacular for me. He only played well against Nigeria in this tournament, I will score him below average. Though he is an inspiration for his team but that was not enough to make him go far in this world Cup,” Siasia said on Super Sport.

Messi one of the world best- was shown the exit door on Saturday following his team’s 4-3 defeat by France.In Saturday’s seven goals thriller, the 33-year old only had an assist to his credit.

It was 19-year-old France forward, Kylian Mbappe that grabbed the spotlight for his two goals in the 64th and 68th minutes respectively.

Argentina were up 2-1 up at one stage with goals from Di Maria (a thunderbolt) and Mercado.

France however came to the party with a stunning strike from Pavard and Mbappe’s double with Aguero getting Argentina’s third in injury time.

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