“You are champions, but remember first of all that you are men”. This is the message launched by Pope Francis on the eve of the luxury friendly dedicated to him between Italy and Argentina, on the day of the hearing granted to both teams captained by Gianluigi Buffon and Lionel Messi, who will be in the match despite a minor injury suffered last week.
"I don't know who to root for", also joked Jorge Bergoglio, an Argentine of Piedmontese origins who has lived in Italy for decades. What is certain is that the challenge, scheduled for Wednesday evening at 20,45 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, will reserve many crossings between the two countries, with several Serie A players on the pitch in the Lazio ranks. Lastly Gonzalo Higuain, new star of Napoli taken from Real Madrid, but also the former Lavezzi as well as the various Campagnaro, Alvarez, Biglia and Lamela.
Most likely, however, the two most awaited stars will be missing: Argentina almost certainly will not field Golden Ball Lionel Messi, while Prandelli responds with a competitive national team, albeit young, but with Mario Balotelli close to forfeit due to a knee problem.
