Lionel Messi, a forward for Paris Saint-Germain, recently asserted that Argentina deserved to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Germany won the Maracana final after Mario Gotze scored the only goal in extra time.
Messi has since referred to the 2014 team as a magnificent group that deserved to win the title.
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Gonzalo Higuain would have received a penalty, in his opinion, if Video Assistant Referee (VAR) had been used.
We suffered setbacks from the 2011 Copa America in Argentina, which made things difficult for us in the qualifying rounds if we had lost to Colombia.
But after our victory, we stopped losing. We became a more cohesive, strong team, and we didn’t lose until the championship game, which we deserved to win. Yes, I think so.
Punishment for Higuain? Yes… And, with VAR, for sure,” Messi said to Star
Recall that Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, stated on Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will “definitely” be his final competition.
“This World Cup is undoubtedly my last. I have fantastic physical health, and this year, unlike last year, I was able to have a strong preseason. It was crucial for me to arrive at my current location with optimism and a positive outlook, the 35-year-old told ESPN Argentina.