Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino
- Spanish midfielder says he has ‘huge confidence’ in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.
- Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino admitted that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a “huge challenge” as La Roja prepare for their World Cup final showdown against Argentina.
- “It’s a huge challenge, an incredible motivation for me and the whole team,” Merino said of facing Messi in his news conference on Friday.
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- Spanish midfielder says he has ‘huge confidence’ in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.
- Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino admitted that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a “huge challenge” as La Roja prepare for their World Cup final showdown against Argentina.
- “It’s a huge challenge, an incredible motivation for me and the whole team,” Merino said of facing Messi in his news conference on Friday.
Sources: Al Jazeera