Liverpool star Dejan Lovren makes bold Lionel Messi claim ahead of World Cup showdown LIVERPOOL star Dejan Lovren is relishing the prospect facing Barcelona legend Lionel Messi in Novgorod on Thursday. By Owen Fulda / Published 19th June 2018 GETTY Lionel Messi will be looking to rebound after his penalty miss against Iceland Lovren will be tasked with leading Croatia’s defence against Argentina’s talisman in the Group D clash. The Reds defender helped Croatia get off to a flying start in Russia with a 2-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday. Messi meanwhile had a day to forget as he missed a penalty in La Albiceleste’s 1-1 opening-game draw with Iceland. Lovren, who had a...
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