'We can limit Messi'

France have a number of options to limit Lionel Messi's influence in their round of 16 clash against Argentina but they are also resigned that he could turn the match in an instant, coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday.

"Messi is Messi, look at his statistics, 65 goals in 127 matches," Deschamps told reporters at the stadium. It's straightforward, hopefully we would like to neutralise him but we know very well he can make the difference with very little.

"When you play Argentina and Messi on the pitch there are several solutions to limit his impact."