Argentina vs. Ecuador: Lionel Messi and Co. have more questions than answers going forward | ESPN FC



ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Julien Laurens react to Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador courtesy of Lionel Messi’s penalty in CONMEBOL qualifying. Laurens was disappointed by Argentina’s play, saying the team’s attacking play lacked fluidity. Hislop agrees, saying Messi’s side has more questions than answers going forward.

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Is it fair to blame Lionel Messi for Argentina not winning World Cup? | ESPN FC



The ESPN FC crew breaks down Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli’s comments that Lionel Messi unfairly receives the bulk of the blame for the nation’s failures in the World Cup.

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France 4, Argentina 3: Lionel Messi might be finished playing for Argentina | ESPN FC



Lionel Messi’s dreams of winning the 2018 World Cup with Argentina were ended after a thrilling 4-3 defeat to France in Kazan. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains why he doesn’t see the Barcelona superstar playing for his country again.

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Argentina facing big World Cup qualifying challenge with Ecuador | ESPN FC



The ESPN FC crew discusses Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifying match vs. Ecuador, with Alejandro Moreno saying Lionel Messi & Co. are facing a big challenge to get the win.

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Argentina’s strategy: Give it to Messi and get out of the way – Alejandro Moreno | ESPN FC



ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno dissects Argentina and their issues of being too reliant on Lionel Messi and how that will continue to cost them in major tournaments.
0:00 Alejandro Moreno expresses the frustrations with Argentina as they are so reliant on Messi.
2:00 Moreno sees Argentina having the same problems they’ve had in previous major tournaments.
3:12 Alejandro Moreno does see positives in Argentina in early Word Cup qualifying, but sees them falling more towards the pack with Colombia.
4:35 Moreno identifies Peru and Chile as teams that need to be better if they want to qualify.

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