29 de mai. de 2026 00:57+03:00 Traduzido por Vinicius Júnior, star of Real Madrid and the Brazilian National Team, admitted his apprehension regarding Lionel Messi. He stated that Messi’s presence makes Argentina one of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup again, believing Messi’s unpredictable style gives their arch-rivals an advantage in defending their title. Despite the intense rivalry, Vinicius acknowledged Argentina’s strength as Brazil seeks to dethrone them. Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr. has named Argentina as one of his favorites for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
In an interview with CazeTV, Vinicius cited Argentina’s status as reigning champions, their high confidence, and the presence of Lionel Messi as key factors.
Despite Argentina having a balanced squad, Vinicius reserved special praise for their captain, Lionel Messi. He highlighted Messi’s continued status as the “most feared player on the planet” even at 38, emphasizing the difficulty of preparing for someone who can “change the course of a match in a single instant” with unpredictable moves. Vinicius added, “He always brings something different; we can never imagine what he can do.”
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