2018 World Cup : Man Utd Legend Says Messi Will Be Remembered For Goal Vs Nigeria

Published: July 01, 2018

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes that the elimination of Argentina and Portugal from the World Cup on Saturday proves that football is a team game.

Barcelona striker Messi carried the hopes of his nation in Russia, but he did not live up to his billing, scoring only once in the tournament and missed a penalty against Iceland.

Former England central defender Ferdinand says Messi's 14th minute goal against the Super Eagles was one of the moments of the 2018 World Cup and also highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo's individual performance against Spain, a game in which he notched a hat-trick.

''The 2 Greats have departed the #worldcup at the same stage on the same day... Ronaldo will be remembered at this World Cup for his hattrick against one of the favourites Spain,'' Ferdinand wrote on Twitter.

''Messi for his one moment of brilliance against Nigeria! Just proves football is a TEAM game!''

Messi has been directly involved in seven goals (5 goals and 2 assists) Argentina have scored against the Nigerian national teams from six appearances.

Igho Kingsley

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