Messi acknowledges fatigue after Argentina's extra-time win over Cape Verde
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:38 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Argentina's national team trained in Miami after a 3-2 win against Cape Verde that went to extra time. Lionel Messi described the match as exhausting for the squad, with players feeling drained due to both the effort required and the heat during the game. Despite the challenges, Messi expressed satisfaction with advancing past the match but noted the emotional toll it took on the team. The day's training turned into a gym session due to adverse weather conditions in Fort Lauderdale.
- •Argentina won 3-2 against Cape Verde in extra time.
- •Messi stated many players felt exhausted after the match.
- •Training day shifted to gym work due to thunderstorms.
- •Match started at 6 p.m. local time amid South Florida heat.
- •Argentina continues their World Cup campaign following the victory.
- 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — Can Messi and 'tired' Argentina recover after emotional World Cup thriller?
"The Argentina national team was in the gym Saturday after an extra-time win over Cape Verde that Leo Messi admitted exhausted more than a few players.
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