MX23RW : Tuesday, November 5 23:18:51| >> :60:2980:2980:

Diego Maradona talks up Argentina's World Cup chances

Argentina legend Diego Maradona talks up his former side's World Cup chances and claims that captain Lionel Messi has been well supported by his teammates.

Argentina legend Diego Maradona has talked up the strength in depth of his national side ahead of the World Cup.

The former La Albiceleste star, who won the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, believes that the current crop have the potential to become champions in Brazil, and applauded the side's support for captain Lionel Messi.

Speaking to The Times of India, Maradona said: "Alejandro Sabella has been in charge of Argentina for almost three years and has developed a core group where Lionel Messi is the indisputable leader.

"Javier Mascherano has no problems in supporting him since they play for the same club. And I was happy to see Angel di Maria supporting Messi when Barcelona fans found fault with their prized possession.

"It reflects a healthy relationship between them, although they are fierce rivals in club football. And I won't be surprised if Sergio Aguero gets going."

Argentina play Bosnia in their first group game on Sunday.

ID:159406: cacheID:159406:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2343:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero embrace during an Argentina training session on September 06, 2013.
Read Next:
Sabella excited by Argentina forwards
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!