5 things that can help Lionel Messi win the World Cup this year

#2. Tactical brilliance from Jorge Sampaoli

FBL-WC-2018-ARG-TRAINING — Working with a world-class coach is another advantage for the playmaker

The ability to take brilliant steps at the vital moments is what separates the world-class coaches from the average ones. In fact, taking the right decisions at the right moments is helps what helps managers to lead their teams to glory in the beautiful game.

A good instance is the World Cup final in 2014. Argentina lost even though they played really well. But, a little tactical brilliance from Alejandro Sabella could have changed the fate of the game while it was still even.

Therefore, with Jorge Sampaoli now in charge of Argentina, Lionel Messi can expect a different result in the World Cup this year. The 58-year-old is one of the brightest tacticians in the world at the moment. His tactical brilliance was evident during his stint with both Sevilla and Chile, leading the latter to claim the Copa America in 2015. Together, these two incredible people can lead Argentina to win the World Cup in Russia.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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Edited by Anirudh Menon