Legendary Argentina midfielder Diego Maradona has demanded access
to the Argentina national team before their final game in the group
stage of the World Cup against Nigeria, according to reports.
The
two-time world champions are on the brink of elimination from the World
Cup, and this will be confirmed on Tuesday if they lose or draw with
the Super Eagles in Saint Petersburg.
''I played with my life whenever I got the Argentine shirt,'' Maradona told Telesur.
''Legends like Simeone, Redondo, Ruggeri, Olarticoechea, Caniggia, Filol, Luque and Gallego did exactly the same.
''I want to be able to talk to the players and make them understand what it means to wear the national shirt.''
''Legends like Simeone, Redondo, Ruggeri, Olarticoechea, Caniggia, Filol, Luque and Gallego did exactly the same.
''I want to be able to talk to the players and make them understand what it means to wear the national shirt.''
The former Napoli and Barcelona superstar has refused to blame Lionel Messi for Argentina's problems at the World Cup.
''As everyone today blames Messi, I have to say that he played as he had to play and as he could play.
"It is difficult to solve your teammates' problems,'' added Maradona.
"It is difficult to solve your teammates' problems,'' added Maradona.
Croatia
have already confirmed their place in the last sixteen, while
Argentina, Nigeria and Iceland are fighting for the remaining spot.
Igho Kingsley
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