Messi: Soaked pitch led to ‘ugly’ Venezuela draw
Lionel Messi expressed frustration with the playing conditions at Estadio Monumental de Maturín after Argentina’s 1-1 draw against Venezuela in their World Cup qualifier. Heavy rain impacted the pitch, making it difficult for both teams to play their game. Despite leading the CONMEBOL standings, Messi was disappointed with the result, stating that the pitch didn’t…