‘Messi could quit playing for Argentina’

[Dance]

BUENOS AIRES:
Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Julio Grondona has warned that Lionel Messi could retire from international football if he continues to face harsh criticism from fans and the country’s media, according to ESPN.co.uk | Football, Cricket, Rugby, F1, Golf, Tennis, UFC | Sports news, features and statistics.

The star footballer has come under pressure for his below-par show in the initial group games at the Copa America before helping Argentina blank out Costa Rica.

But Grondona hit out at fans and the media for expecting Messi to put
on the kind of stellar performances that he regularly gives for Barcelona.

“The solution would be for Messi to say: ‘I’ll not come anymore, I’ll stay in Spain’,” said Grondona.

“Messi followed his path, found a place – Barcelona – and they took care of him as if he was born there.

“Despite this, he said no to Spain because he wanted to play for Argentina.”

The Barcelona superstar, however, has said that he is not worried about what the media says, although he finds it difficult to put up with the insults on the field.

‘Messi could quit playing for Argentina’ – The Express Tribune

 

[soul hacker]

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but there is something else

 

[Jihad]

He's making millions, no sorrow here.
You chose the professional sport, the publicity comes with it.
The hundreds of thousands of euros Messi makes weekly should ease all his intense media "pain" a little.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Childish he failed to perform or perhaps opposition know his style too much not his country's fault he is just not good enough to be a leader like Maradona

 

[Jihad]

Not to mention he has excellent teammates in Barcelona, who support him in the field with great precision and teamwork.
Iniesta, Xavi, 2 of the best midfielders.

Messi should try and perform even when these 2 magicians aren't around him in a team.

 

[Ajaxpaul]

He should learn from this player:

Messi can arrange for a counselling session with Sachin...on the topic: How to deal with Pressure?