Messi says World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia a 'very heavy blow'

Messi says World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia a 'very heavy blow'
AFP
Tuesday 22 November 2022 - 21:38

Lionel Messi said Argentina’s shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a “very heavy blow” but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat.

“It’s a very heavy blow, a defeat that hurts, but we must continue to have confidence in ourselves,” Messi said after Argentina crashed to a stunning 2-1 loss in Group C.

“This group is not going to give up. We will try to beat Mexico,” he added.

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