World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978 Alberto TARANTINI spoke about the recent state of the Argentina National Team.
TARANTINI commented on Edgardo BAUZA’s recent comments of the team having played a 10 out of 10 performance, Lionel MESSI, the fans losing interest in the team and more. Speaking with La Pelota al 10, the World Cup winner had a lot to say. Here were his comments:
Edgardo BAUZA and the team:
“Looking past the result, I’m doubting this team after BAUZA’s comments. It’s worrying me a lot. Whether he said it as a joke or not, BAUZA can’t say that we played a 10 out of 10 match. He’s supposed to be the head of the team and it’s worrying.”
“The people are hoping that these kids can bring them some joy. There’s a time to joke around and this was not it. We barely won and that’s it. The team’s performance was terrible. The fans have lost interest in the team. On the pitch, they showed nothing to the fans, they can’t ask for anything.”
Lionel MESSI:
“We have the best player in the world, the ace of spades. Then we have a 3 and a 2. It can’t be like that. We believe that we are number one in the FIFA rankings and it’s not like that. I don’t like the way the team is.”
“I’m thankful that MESSI is Argentinian but the team has to surround him and help him. Lionel is alone.”
The players:
“The Argentina National Team needs local based players who know how to treat the fans. They need a bath in humility. GAGO is more than MARCONE and MAIDANA is more than CARUZZO. I don’t understand the call-ups.”
“ALARIO, RUBEN, PRATTO, etc… There are players that are better than the one’s in Europe.”
“If for BAUZA, ICARDI is on the radar, you have to call him up regardless of personal problems.”
“In the last few matches, LAVEZZI has been the best player beside MESSI. But he doesn’t play with his club.”
“You don’t compare MARADONA and MESSI. They are extraordinary, comparing them is a stupid game to play.”
“Finals are won or lost but first you have to get there. Failure isn’t the right word.”
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