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Messi the next star in Iceland's sights after shutting out 'pissed off' Ronaldo

The Portugal captain was left fuming after failing to beat the islanders two years ago, and they are hoping for a similar outcome against Argentina

Johann Gudmundsson hopes Iceland can keep a lid on Lionel Messi in their World Cup opener, after provoking the ire of Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2016.

In their maiden appearance at a major international tournament two years ago, Iceland earned a 1-1 draw from a clash with Ronaldo's eventual champions, drawing a frustrated response from the Real Madrid superstar.

Ronaldo criticised his opponents' defensive tactics and dismissed their approach as one of a team with a "small mentality".