Messi: Argentina must fix numerous bad habits after Cape Verde scare
TL;DR
Lionel Messi acknowledged Argentina's mix of good and bad in a 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, saying they must rest, take the positives, and fix the many mistakes ahead of a Round of 16 clash with Egypt; despite the scare, Argentina remains among the World Cup favorites, with coach Scaloni set to address the negatives.
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