Pictures have been posted by overseas media which show Lionel Messi deeply stressed before their FIFA World Cup Group D clash against Croatia this morning.
Croatia thumped Argentina 3-nil.
Argentina's Messi carries the hopes of 44 million people and it showed as he lined up before the crucial match, with the captain rubbing his forehead with his eyes closed.
The Barcelona forward has watched on as rival Cristiano Ronaldo has scored four goals in two matches for Portugal, including a hat‑trick against Spain.
But the 3‑0 defeat by Croatia means Argentina's fate in Group D is now out of their hands; they need results to go their way to stay in the competition.
In other games today, France beat Peru 1-0 while Australia and Denmark played out a one all draw.
In the games tomorrow, Brazil will take on Costa Rica at 12am, Nigeria will face Iceland at 3am while Serbia will take on Switzerland at 6am.
[Source: BBC Sports]
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