Mac Allister: Messi at 39 is making a difference on the pitch

The midfielder of the national team of Argentina, Alexis McAllister, spoke about the importance of the experienced striker Lionel Messi for the team before the decisive match of the World Cup. "Messi at his age still makes a difference on the pitch. It's hugely important for the whole team. It means a lot to us to have Leo around on the pitch. We'd really like him to stay in the national team as long as possible," said Alexis McAllister. At the current World Cup, Messi played seven games in which he scored eight goals and provided four assists. In the finals of the World Cup, the team of Argentina will face the team of Spain. The main match of the tournament will take place on Sunday, July 19.