5 things Lionel Messi must do to win the World Cup this year

#3 Be a true leader on the pitch

Argentina v Portugal - International Friendly — Messi needs to be more vocal on the pitch

As the leader and a superstar in the Argentina squad, Lionel Messi has a lot to do with the efforts of his teammates. The Barcelona star must ensure that everyone gives his best. His inspiration and motivation as a leader in the squad will have great effects on the performance of the whole squad.

The Argentine needs to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese led his team to the European Cup triumph in 2016. His inspiration was exceptional. Even in the final when the Real Madrid icon was injured, he kept motivating his teammates from the sidelines.

Therefore, Messi should not be silent on the pitch, he should be a source of inspiration for other members of the squad.

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 Ashwin Hanagudu