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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time. FIFAWorldCup2022Qatar

File Image: Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Jamaica during the second half at Red Bull ArenaFile Image: Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Jamaica during the second half at Red Bull Arena

“We always say the same great teams but, if I have to choose, Brazil and France are the two great candidates to win the World Cup,” Messi told DIRECTV Sports. But Argentina have been recently hampered by injuries to key players Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria. “We are in quite a difficult stage. The players are playing a lot of games,” Scaloni told AFA estudio. “There can be problems as there are injuries suspensions. It’s part of being an elite player and a national team player.

 

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