Mauricio Pochettino has disputed the widespread belief that Lionel Messi is quiet and has hailed him as the “leader that Argentina need” ahead of the World Cup final.
The 35-year-old has a golden chance to win the tournament for the first time in his career, with the South American side set to take on reigning champions France at Lusail Stadium on Sunday. Messi has been one of the standout players at the tournament, chipping in with five goals and three assists.
Throughout his career, the forward has been perceived as somewhat of a quiet presence for club and country, but Pochettino is insistent that is not the case. The former Tottenham boss managed Messi during his stint with Paris Saint-Germain.
