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FIFA World Cup: Stop Messi at any cost, Eden Hazard tells teammates

<p>Belgium forward says they must keep Argentine star in check to fancy a win today</p>

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Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard

Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard

BrasIlia: Eden Hazard insists Belgium can beat Argentina in Brasilia this weekend but freely admits that their hopes hinge upon coming up with a way to nullify "the best player in the world" Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi of Argentina dribbles the ball during a training session at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia yesterday. Pic/Getty Images and Eden Hazard
Lionel Messi of Argentina dribbles the ball during a training session at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia yesterday. Pic/Getty Images and Eden Hazard 

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in sensational form at World Cup 2014, carrying his country through the group stage with four goals in three games before teeing up Angel di Maria for a 118th-minute winner in Tuesday's Last-16 triumph over Switzerland.

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