Argentina is set to be worth Brazil In what promises to be an exciting meeting for Conmebol 2026 World Cup qualifiersAnd forward Raphinha Have already stacked the rivalry with provocative comments. In response to FC Barcelona star, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni took the chance to reflect on the relationship between Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Although both Messi and Neymar were on the side due to the last minute damage, the build-up to the Argentina-Brazil collision remains intensive, further driven by Raphinha’s controversial comments. In an interview with Romario TV, Raphinha explained boldly, ”We will give Argentina a beat, no doubt“To awaken controversy among the fans.
When asked about Brasil’s players’ statements, Scaloni replied with a message aimed at relaxing the situation. “It’s an Argentina-Brazil match, it’s always an important game, but it’s still just a football match. I remember the picture after the 2021 Copa America final in Leo sitting with Neymar on the stairs to Maracana, and that’s the picture that should stay with us all“Sa Scaloni said during Monday’s press conference.
The Argentina coach emphasized that rivalry would be held in perspective: “It says it all: the best player in the world, and perhaps the second best player in the world, together and being friends. That’s the picture we should keep on. After that it is a football match, 90 minutes where everyone wants to win. It doesn’t have to go beyond it, and it won’t go beyond it. “
Staircase Reflected at the moment when Argentina won 2021 Copa America over Brazil, a moment that ended the country’s long wait for a large trophy. Despite the rivalry, A heartwarming picture of Messi and Neymar laughs and talking together after the final caught a rare moment of unit between the two superstars.
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The match is scheduled for Tuesday at. 19.00 et at Estadio Monumental, with Argentina on the verge of securing its qualification for the World Cup 2026. With Brazil on the horizon, Scaloni hopes that the game will remain focused on the sport and avoid disruptions like those that have occurred before.
Expectations of the key game without Messi
Argentina met Uruguay without Messi but still managed to secure a 1-0 victory awayShows that the team is not too dependent on their star player. In front of Brazil, Scaloni shared its expectations.
“We expect a match similar to that against Uruguay. Brazil has the potential to dominate you because it is one of the largest national teams in the world, but we will be prepared for the phases of the game where they dominate us, and very attentive to their counter -attacks when we dominate“Sa scaloni said.
The coach then stated the importance of this type of game as tests for the team to try to adapt without the team star: “It is a good match that shows that the team is still going strong, and the idea is to put a good performance against a great opponent. We have to find a way to play without Messi. We try to develop a system so that his absence feels as little as possible. “
