Former Argentina and Inter defender Javier Zanetti believes pressure on Lionel Messi has increased in recent years following the national side’s struggles.
Now preparing for what could be his last World Cup, Messi carries the hopes of Argentina on his shoulders again and does so with intensified scrutiny on his performances, according to Zanetti.
“There is a lot of pressure on him, but not only in this competition but also in the past, Everyone expects it to be his World Cup and that Argentina can win, but it will be difficult because I see other more equipped national teams,” Zanetti told Mediaset.