Zlatan Ibrahimovic fires 'needs help' Lionel Messi warning to Argentina as he hails 'animal' Inter Miami megastar
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has publicly urged the Argentina national football team to provide more support for Lionel Messi, arguing that the star cannot carry the team alone. Despite Messi's exceptional performance in the World Cup, Ibrahimovic emphasized that the rest of the squad must step up to ensure continued success.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has sent a blunt message to the Argentina squad, insisting that Lionel Messi cannot continue to carry the national team alone despite his superhuman performances at the World Cup. The Inter Miami superstar was at his talismanic best during a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, but Ibrahimovic believes the supporting cast must do more to alleviate the burden on their captain.
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