Argentine legend Lionel Messi could be playing his last World Cup game tonight, if his team fails to beat Nigeria. And the Nigerians have refused to give away anything. "I hope he plays his last game here in Saint Petersburg. We all like to see Leo Messi play but now we want to eliminate him," said Nigerian defender Brian Idowu, who was born here but chose Nigeria to play international football.

Nigeria's German coach Gernot Rohr said his boys are not here to do anyone a favour. "We love Messi, everyone loves him but it's not for us to know whether or not this will be his last match. We're not here to see how Messi plays. In football, there is no mercy, no compassion. We cannot give him a gift. Being professionals, we will try our best to make it more difficult for him," said Rohr.