Checkout the ‘stunning’ move Messi performed during Argentina’s training session

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- Argentina have been putting final touches before their Russia 2018 opener

- The Albicelestes open their campaign against Iceland on Saturday

- Messi showed that he can no longer wait to claim major silverware for the Albiceleste at 30

Barcelona Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi displayed amazing ball skills during the Albiceleste final training session ahead of Saturday’s opening fixture of at the on-going 2018 Fifa World Cup, according to UK Daily Mail report.

The South American superstar wasted no time in showing the world what he is eager to achieve during this summer’s Mundial.

Messi shows off skills during Argentina’s training ahead of Group D opener against Iceland Photo credit: Getty Images

For the commencement of the training, Messi displayed text book skills, a pointer to what he expects during the opening Group D fixture against Iceland.

The Albiceleste superstar was the shining light during most tasks carried out by the South American side to round off preparation before their first game

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At a point, the Barcelona playmaker was sighted up in the skies as he skilfully controlled the ball, to the amazement of some squad members as well as teammates during a possession drill, even with his 5ft 5' height, the four-time world’s best player lifted shoulders above his Albiceleste team-mates, a clear indication that height was not barrier.

Argentina players worked on fitness and stamina before heading into work with the football Photo: Getty Images

Indeed, Messi appeared fully charged up to go against any opponent in a bid to ensure that Argentina are crowned champions at the end of the tournament, which no doubt will add to his CV as one of the greatest star of the modern game.

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Some of the top stars that featured during the training session include Manchester City’ Aguero who was spotted sharing jokes with the Barcelona star before the session commenced.

Already, bookmakers are tipping the South American giants as one of the favourites to lift the trophy come July.

Maximiliano Meza looked sharp with the way he collected the ball off Javier Mascherano Photo: Getty Images

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Messi and company are also expected to claim the No 1 spot in Group D without much hassle.

After Saturday’s opener, Argentina will also battle the duo of Croatia and Nigeria in their last group games

However, from all indication Messi and the Argentinean delegation appear fired up in Russia to make quickly make amends for their defeat by Germany during the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Germany.

The Barcelona’s top star is rearing to go as he can no longer wait to claim major silverware for the Albiceleste at the age of 30.

Saturday’s tie against Iceland’s Strákarnir okkar (Our Boys) who displayed top performance at Euro 2016 Championship and the qualifiers’ comes up by 2.00 pm Nigerian time at Spartak Stadium, Moscow.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported that once again, ISIS an Islamic Jihadist terrorist group have released another video threatening to capture Messi during this year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The 30-year-old superstar will lead his side out of the dugout for their Group D opening fixture against tournament first-timers Iceland on Saturday, June 16

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