Not all Argentines are unconditional supporters of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi. Boca Juniors legend Hugo Orlando Gatti, who represented Argentina at the 1966 World Cup, slammed the striker, saying he would continue to be “one less player in the national team”.
In an interview with Argentine newspaper La Nacion, Gatti admitted his devotion to Diego Maradona, but insisted he did not feel the same way about the former Barcelona player, who he believes has always had an easy time at the Catalan club. . 2022 Qatar World Cup.
“I don’t hate Messi, but he had it easy. I saw him play for FC Barcelona, where the referees were happy to blow the whistle and touch him.” He was also surrounded by great players who essentially played for him,” Gatti told Argentine media.
Messi is aiming to win his second world title with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, but El Loco claims: “Messi may be able to play, but it will be one less for the team.” did. He plays soccer in the American Farmers League (MLS).
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dibs on star
Gatti believes the true face of the World Cup was goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dib’ Martinez, insisting that Aston Villa was the ‘star player of the Albiceleste’. ‘Dib’ has the movements of a 20-year-old, but it’s been a string of successes for him so far, so I’m anxious to see how he handles adversity.”
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Cristiano surpasses Messi
When asked about Cristiano and Messi, Gatti had no doubts about the Portuguese striker’s choice and believes the Saudi Pro League will be more competitive than MLS.
“It’s more difficult to play there. Everyone plays there. They chase you, they kill you. Cristiano is still a phenomenon, although now his speed and movement are limited. But this limitation The version of Ronaldo is Messi I feel that he is still good. Where did Messi play? Neither in Barça nor in the Argentina national team. Besides, he did not push himself to play in other teams or in other countries. “There was a chance, right?” he added.
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Finally, Gatti downplayed Messi’s performance at the 2022 World Cup, saying: “They never kicked him.” In football, as Alfredo Di Stefano said, if you let me play, I will play every day. Meanwhile, Maradona was kicked to death. Messi doesn’t get fouled that often. Diego kept getting fouled, falling down and getting back up each time. When you touch Messi, he stays there. ”
“Fate of the Mundial, 66 sec. Fillol. Pero lo que hizo es de número 1.
Office: Hugo Orlando Gatti, en@LANACION.
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