Luka Modric backs Lionel Messi after their 3-0 win over Argentina

Argentina faced the prospect of an early World Cup exit after a dreadful error from goalkeeper Willy Caballero which helped Croatia to register a 3-0 win over Argentina. Messi left the pitch straight after the final whistle, one of the first to head down the tunnel. It was definitely one of the most painful moments in his career. Luka Modric , who shone with his brilliant performance said on Messi. "I just feel so sorry for Lionel Messi," he said. "This was his last chance to win something with Argentina - so I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire from international football after this. "He will be so disappointed and it is another four years until Qatar." Former Argentina striker Hernan Crespo told BBC Sport that Messi does not need to win the World Cup to be considered an all-time great. "A lot of players are great in our memories without winning the World Cup," he said. "If he wins he is a great player, but he is still a great player if he doesn't. "How many great players didn't win it? I don't remember Johan Cruyff or [Michel] Platini doing it." Messi has scored 64 goals in 126 appearances for Argentina and never won World Cup forhis country. He lost the 2014 World Cup final against Germany, as well as two Copa America finals.

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