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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Argentina star, Emiliano Marti\u0301nez has said his country does not care whichever team they face in the final of the World Cup.<\/p>\n

There have been claims that the South Americans would prefer coming against Morocco in the final<\/p>\n

Argentina thrashed Croatia on Tuesday to progress to the final and on paper, Morocco looks very the weaker team.<\/p>\n

Martinez also played down concerns that Argentina\u2019s main man, Lionel Messi is carrying an injury.<\/p>\n

Messi was the most outstanding player in the game against Croatia and was named the man of the match.<\/p>\n

Asked about Messi\u2019s condition after the game, Martinez said: \u201cNo, no [he\u2019s not injured].<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s the man of the match every game..\u201d<\/p>\n

On who he would prefer to play in the final, he said: \u201cWhoever!<\/p>\n

\u201cThey both had an incredible run they both different teams both really whoever comes it\u2019s a World Cup final and know it\u2019s going to be hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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