Qatar 2022: Pedri tips Messi, Argentina to lift World Cup

Date:

Spain and Barcelona midfielder, Pedro González López, known as Pedri, has named Lionel Messi-led Argentina as one of the favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The tournament in Qatar is set to kick off on 20 November and Argentina will start their campaign against Saudi Arabia on 22 November.

The La Albiceleste are in Group C and will also face Mexico and Poland on 27 November and 1 December, respectively.

Messi had already led Argentina to the finals of the FIFA World Cup back in 2014, where they lost to Germany following Mario Gotze’s exquisite extra-time goal.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was named the player of the tournament on that occasion and lifted the golden ball award.

Speaking about the favourite country to win the World Cup this year, Pedri did not mention Spain but backed Argentina to win the tournament.

He told ICON Magazine (via Barca Universal): “I see Argentina as one of the favourites to win, especially with Messi, who is still the best in the world, especially as it is his last World Cup and he will do everything he can to win it.”

Author

Share post:

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest News

European Clubs Scramble For Akujobi

Top clubs in Europe are seriously monitoring the current...

Governor Dapo Abiodun Has Reawakened the Sleeping Giant in Sports in Ogun State, Says Hon. Bukola Olopade

Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola...

YBL2024: We Want To Finish In Style – Imadu

With less than six weeks to the close of...

FCT SWAN Honors Barrister Babatunde Akintade for Grassroots Football Development

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (FCT Chapter) has...

Dikko tasks Polo faithful on sports weekend economy

NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has reiterated the commission's...

Popular

More like this
Related

European Clubs Scramble For Akujobi

Top clubs in Europe are seriously monitoring the current...

Governor Dapo Abiodun Has Reawakened the Sleeping Giant in Sports in Ogun State, Says Hon. Bukola Olopade

Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola...

YBL2024: We Want To Finish In Style – Imadu

With less than six weeks to the close of...

FCT SWAN Honors Barrister Babatunde Akintade for Grassroots Football Development

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (FCT Chapter) has...