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Regarding Lionel Messi’s Arrival on FIFA Matchday, Erick Thohir: Leave it to the Argentina National Team

Liputan6.com, Jakarta PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir did not give a definite answer regarding Lionel Messi’s arrival during the FIFA Matchday of the Indonesian National Team against Argentina. According to him, certainty regarding this matter is entirely in the hands of the Albiceleste.

As is known, the Garuda squad will indeed test the power of the World Cup champion in the near future. Shin Tae-yong’s squad is scheduled to meet Lionel Scaloni’s troops on June 19, 2023.

A number of parties then asked about the potential arrival of superstar Lionel Messi at the event. Understandably, the name Messi is indeed idolized by many following his success in leading Abiceleste to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

However, General Chairperson Erick Thohir could not give a definite answer regarding La Pulga’s presence. It’s just that, he believes the Argentine national team will come with the best strength.

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“Of course when it comes to the presence of Argentine stars, I entrust it to Argentina itself because I’m sure Argentina will come to Indonesia with a really good team,” said Erick in a press conference at the Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Wednesday (24 /5/2023).

According to Erick, the same thing will also apply to the Indonesian National Team. It is certain that the Garuda squad will play the best players when hosting Argentina, in order to get as much experience and learning as possible

“Same, we will also prepare our best team. Because playing with Argentina is not only playing, but also learning and improving our mentality. So far we have played with Vietnam nervous, Thailand nervous, the proof was that yesterday at the SEA Games we could. This means, together Argentina we also prove mentally, don’t tremble just yet,” he added.

Video news commentary by a member of the PSSI Exco (Executive Committee), Vivin Cahyani, regarding the Indonesian national team, which is rumored to be facing the Argentina national team on FIFA Matchday.