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Saviola: Messi's hurt he hasn't won Argentina the World Cup - but he can do it in 2022!

The Barcelona star's former team-mate thinks he can still win the major title for his country that has eluded him up to now in his career

Former Argentina striker Javier Saviola insists that Lionel Messi is "hurt" by the fact he has not been able to inspire his country to win the World Cup, but insists there is still time for him to make it happen.

The 37-year-old played alongside Messi at club and international level, with Saviola featuring for Barcelona between 2001 and 2007, before he made a controversial move to rivals Real Madrid.

Despite Messi having played a huge role in Barca's trophy successes during his 14-plus years with the club up to now, he has, as yet, failed to deliver glory for Argentina.