If Lionel Messi needed extra motivation for Argentina’s crucial World Cup game against Nigeria, then an opposing player may have just given him some.
Argentina will be eliminated unless it beats the African team in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, with speculation that the 31-year-old Messi could retire from the national team if his side loses.
Nigeria defender Bryan Idowu is looking forward to perhaps swapping jerseys with Messi, but he especially wants to send him out of the competition. AP
