Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo warns Uruguay that Argentina remain a 'powerhouse' despite losing 'best player in the world' Lionel Messi to international retirement

Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo, currently on loan at Anfield from Barcelona, has stated that Argentina remain a 'powerhouse' in South American football despite Lionel Messi's recent international retirement. The Uruguay centre-back made the comments ahead of a prestigious friendly between Uruguay and Argentina scheduled for Friday at La Bombonera. Araujo described Messi as the 'best player in the world' but cautioned his team-mates not to underestimate their fierce rivals.