IF LEO MESSI is feeling the pressure, he’s certainly not showing it.
On Sunday, he carries the hopes of a nation as Argentina kick off their World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
It’s 28 years since Diego Maradona bewitched the world and led the Albiceleste to glory at Mexico 86.
Now the country is looking towards Messi to do the same and prove that he is not only one of the best players of his generation, but also belongs alongside Pele and Maradona among the all-time greats.
Judging by these pictures from last night’s training session in Belo Horizonte, he’s ready for the challenge:
He even met a lad who looks a bit like Ronaldinho:
And another who wanted to shine his shoes: