Former Boca Juniors goalkeeper Hugo Gatti has claimed that the only way Lionel Messi can prove he is the best player in the world is to move to Real Madrid and show that he can achieve what Cristiano Ronaldo did.
Although Messi produced a spectacular performance in Barcelona's 5-1 win against Real Valladolid on Tuesday - scoring a brace and assisting another two - his compatriot isn't convinced that he can do the same against big clubs.
"It seems as if I am anti-Argentine, but until Messi plays in the big games, he will continue to be a player of home games," Gatti told the TV show 'El Chiringuito de Jugones'.
"He has to have balls to go to Real Madrid and prove everything there like Cristiano [Ronaldo did].
"Otherwise he will be just one more [player].
"Cristiano went to the best club in the world. Messi plays at home, on his pitch with everything [that comes with that in terms of home comforts].
"Let him play in the Champions League and the World Cup, otherwise he will always be one more.
"When he plays there, he will fight with [Johan] Cruyff, [Diego] Maradona and Pele.
"Messi plays when they let him play. It's very easy to play with everything in your favour at home."
cmohn61
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I do have a opinion, he is right some how! I feel whenever he plays for barca, he is at home, he is into his comfort zone, otherwise why would he fail every time with his national team?? He needs to go somewhere else and prove his worth, undoubtedly he is one of the best definitely but his failure in international stage and sticking with barca is creating all this debate between CR7 and him to be the greatest player of all time!! Let him perform the same way as CR7 is doing in different leagues! Ronaldo is challenging himself and performing while Messi is sitting at home also performing! Get out of your comfort zone Messi! Or the debate will never end!! Messi or CR7!!
alphanickdrone3436
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He's right. If he goes to Madrid. Their fans will be the happiest and would bring out all of their hidden praises(They're keeping it now) for him. He would be the most liked player in the world. But to hell Madrid. He's already at the best club BARCELONA
Alexander321
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He will be legend at everywhere he lands Don’t need to improve anything 🐐
SingamFootball
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