Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says Argentina, roared on by 50,000 of their own fans, have what it takes to beat France because they have ‘the greatest player of all time’ in Lionel Messi.
Martinez said they were building on their victory at the Copa America last year, where they beat Brazil in Rio de Janeiro to win the nation’s first major trophy since 1993.
‘When we won in Brazil they were considered favourites and it’s the same now, but we have the advantage of having the greatest player of all time,’ said Martinez.