Messi Laughs: ‘They Kicked the Crap Out of Me’ in Cape Verde Clash

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After Argentina’s narrow 3-2 win over Cape Verde in Miami, Lionel Messi joked about the physical treatment he endured on the pitch. He laughed at how the Cape Verdean players “kicked the crap out of me” before lining up for photos and jersey swaps once the final whistle blew. Despite celebrating his 20th World Cup goal, Messi admitted Argentina struggled to control the game and emphasized how crucial set-pieces were in securing the victory. He praised Cape Verde’s resilience and acknowledged his own team must sharpen up as they head into the last-16 match against Egypt. Messi remains confident in Argentina’s fighting spirit and insists the champions will compete fiercely until the very end.

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