The Barcelona forward spoke after his side were beaten 3-2 by Atlético Madrid in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup.
Leo Messi spoke after his side were knocked out of the new-format Spanish Super Cup in the semi-final against Atlético Madrid. Messi scored early in the second half to level the tie at 1-1, but despite Barcelona going ahead through a Griezmann header, they were pegged back and then beaten by a Morata penalty and a Correa's late goal.
When the reporter asked him if [he have] confidence in Valverde, Messi says: "Yes, we are still working and trying to improve,"
"Now we will have more days to prepare for the next game and think about the second round that we have ahead."
"We have much to improve. We are first [in the league], although we haven't been making good games."
"We will try to keep improving our game to keep up."
SkarchBrainzInce
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If Messi doesn't care, why should I?
whykallar
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king Messi they say who win, and not whose play better, you keep protecting Valverde, we want this coach out,
Nadan7
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Dear Valverde I’m done saving your job every week now I need to save my fans by sacking you myself.... they is no chemistry with the players and no team spirit ... honestly with you I will win nothing this season . I’m on my way going to get Get a coach that has skill to control the team . It was pleasure saving your job . Please don’t reply - Leo
emondorock
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Allways whinging when Barcelona loose, give credit for Simone his substitutes were spot on and his counter attack could of produced 3 or more goals.Stop the whining and take resposibility for your lose.
raynknight
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u can't expect the Captain of our cLub to publicly criticize VaLverde the Manager of our cLub Things r turning around and something big is Gonna happen soon 👊 A storm is coming at BarCa 💨
Gunners4ever❤
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I think Barca's board appointed valverde as their manager as an experiment to test messi's patience before growing tired of saving him every week.
Agbavobor
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First, I Agreed with MESSI when he said That Barcelona gave away the goals. But MESSI should not talk again. He should just Relax and play his football. If I was MESSI, I will play what ever I like. Since the Defenders can not Even defend 1 goal.
lobcdikmn
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Every game the same mistake, the same pattern of playing. Change most of the aging players because they can't play 90 minutes any longer. The same mistake as was in Espanyol game.
Atyraj
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I’ll be honest that today Barcelona front 3 player the best game of this season but the defense and the coach ruined the game... anytime you see Roberto in the defense consider that Barca is two goals behind... he is a good midfielder but terrible defender... all the critical matches we lost in the past two years are due to pathetic defense from Roberto and Jordi Alba
Tee-Strings
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Some people are just here to express their hatred towards Messi/Ronaldo. You make this App boring. If you didn't watch a match, keep quiet. Although, it was a defeat but yet Barca was not all bad today. Messi played very well today; so lively. Asides his goals, he was a joy to watch. Instead of some people to comment based on the article written/match played, they will be wailing up and down. Your Hatred can't stop the fact that this guy is so unique -- goals or no goals, winning or losing. Messi is the best deal with it.