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Ivan Rakitic: Lionel Messi is important player for Argentina and Barcelona

Ivan Rakitic: Lionel Messi is important player for Argentina and Barcelona

Argentina lost 3-0 to Croatia and two Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Ivan Rakitic were playing for two different countries. Rakitic says Messi is the most important player for both his club and country, despite the defeat of Argentina.

"Messi is the most important player in Argentina, just like in Barcelona. Leo remains the No. 1,” says Ivan Rakitic.

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