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Lionel Messi is fine but frustrated, says Javier Mascherano

Argentina’s shambolic World Cup campaign has seen all sorts of rumors flying about, and on Sunday Javier Mascherano faced the press and tried to set the record straight.

There has been speculation over Jorge Sampaoli’s future, stories of clashes between the players after the defeat to Croatia and rumors the players would pick the team for the game against Nigeria.

Lionel Messi has taken plenty of headlines particularly after looking so stressed before kick-off against Croatia, and Mascherano also offered an update on his team-mate’s current mood.

“Leo is fine, we all have our frustration.