Nigeria

Pablo Zabaleta Girod Pablo Zabaleta has been concerned by Lionel Messi's body language in Russia but backed the Argentina skipper to shine against Nigeria.

Diego Maradona Nigeria have the chance to dump Lionel Messi out of the World Cup by avoiding defeat to Argentina - but that has not always been easy.

Franco Armani Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has endured an underwhelming World Cup so far but Jorge Sampaoli is backing him to salvage their hopes.

Jorge Sampaoli Moya Argentina's World Cup bid might be on the brink of collapse, but head coach Jorge Sampaoli backed them to turn things around versus Nigeria.

Gernot Rhor Brian Idowu is relishing sharing the same pitch as Argentina superstar Lionel Messi but insists there will be no room for sentiment.

Javier Mascherano Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi was frustrated but eager to respond at Russia 2018.

Ahmed Musa Two days after his 31st birthday, Lionel Messi will face Nigeria desperately hoping to salvage Argentina's torrid Russia 2018 campaign.

Carl Ikeme Nigeria are on track to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages and there has been more good news for their goalkeeper Carl Ikeme.