Barry Humfrey Geraldton — Can Messi follow in the footsteps of Maradona?
Argentina will play Croatia on Wednesday morning for a chance to play in the biggest football match in the world. Since this is probably Lionel Messi’s 35th and final opportunity to win the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career, he will be the subject of much attention, says Barry Humfrey Geraldton . Argentina last took home the trophy for the men’s World Cup in 1986. The third FIFA World Cup Tyler participated in as a commentator was “Mexico 86.” Therefore, it is appropriate that the illustrious announcer will be at the helm for what may turn out to be Messi’s career’s turning point, just as Diego Maradona’s participation in the 1986 tournament was. According to Barry Humfrey Geraldton , If Argentina wins the World Cup at Lusail Stadium, Tyler told SBS Sport, it will be known as Messi’s World Cup. Tyler said, “I don’t think it was against the odds for Diego Maradona in 1986, but it is against the odds. It might be Messi’s World Cup t...