Scaloni addresses false reports about Messi's father as Argentina prepares for Austria World Cup clash
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Yosua Arya
Summary
Argentina, led by Lionel Scaloni, prepares for a World Cup match against Austria after a 3-0 win over Algeria fueled by a Messi hat-trick. Scaloni addresses false reports about Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, while the squad rallies around their captain. Scaloni describes Austria as a tough, well-organized opponent and expects a complicated match.
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· 3 pulledAustria is a tough opponent, with very good players.
They press well, they're a direct team, and they had a great qualifying campaign. A team to be reckoned with.
It will be a complicated match.
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