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The world champions suffered against the Sharks
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has stressed the importance of competition even on days when the team is not at its best, praising the Albiceleste’s mental toughness after narrowly beating Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32.
In press statements following the match, where the reigning champions needed extra time to beat Cape Verde 3-2, Paredes admitted that the team was not at its best but stressed that these types of matches are an integral part of the journey to achieve major goals.
Paredes said. “As a national team, we always strive to give our best, but since it is not always possible, we have to play matches like this. Suffering also has value.”
He added: “We knew we had a team capable of causing us problems and they did, but the most important thing is that we won and went through to the next round.”
Regarding his entry into the game at a crucial moment and Lionel Messi’s instructions before his entry, Paredes revealed the mutual trust between them, saying:
The midfielder wanted to take a positive outcome from this hard-earned victory, stressing that such a victory strengthens the team, explaining; “When you’re not performing well, winning is always the most important thing, and winning in this way is also important because when you’re suffering, doubts can creep in, but we never let them creep in.
In closing, Paredes addressed the Argentine fans who had gathered to support the team in Miami, expressing his gratitude for the team’s commitment, saying: “We have to thank them for the great support they gave us as they cheered us on throughout the match. Playing in this shirt is a dream.
