Argentina legend Diego Maradona has said that the Albiceleste should win Sunday's Copa
America Centenario final against Chile in New Jersey, but warned his compatriots that if they
lose they should not return home.
Argentina advanced to the tournament decider with a 4-0 win over the U.S.A which saw
Lionel Messi become the nation's all-time leading scorer. Messi has now scored more goals
for Argentina (38) as captain than Maradona (34) did in his entire Argentina career.
Argentina are out to clinch their first continental title since 1993, this time in a rematch
against the same side that beat them on penalties in last year's final.
He said he believes they will win this time, but he also issued a warning to Tata Martino's
men: "But if you don't win, don't come back."
On the 30th anniversary of his famous solo goal against England at Mexico '86, Maradona
looked back on the strike.
"[England defender Terry] Butcher gave me a real big kick," he recalled. "But when I saw the
ball going in it stopped hurting right away. It was a dream goal."
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