Messi got the better of Gvardiol as Argentina defeated Croatia to reach the World Cup final and the defender has revealed facing the superstar for his country is an altogether different challenge compared to when he is playing his club football for PSG.
As reported by BILD, Gvardiol revealed: βIt was harder to defend against him than it was in our game against Paris. It's completely different - he has a completely different profile in the club than in the national team.
"Why? I think he was very motivated, it was his last chance to get something. For me, he's the best player I've had to defend against so far. He's small and all you can do is foul or tackle him.β
RB Leipzig defender Gvardiol impressed in Qatar leading to the 20-year-old being linked with Real Madrid and Chelsea. While Messi did best him in the semi-finals, the centre-back has a huge future in the game and it seems it is only a matter of time before he joins one of Europe's elite clubs.
RB Leipzig return to Bundesliga action on January 20 when they host Bayern Munich. Messi, meanwhile, has returned to PSG and the Ligue 1 champions face Angers on January 11.
Amgnonijunior
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The fear of Messi on the pitch is the beginning of Wisdom. Alien π½
RogerCule
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SERGIO RAMOS: π£ "Just can't wait to talk to the World Champion, He had been saving his best for the World Cup, We have seen it, Now PSG should sit back and watch Leo Messi of old days, He now plays for no prizes, Just to help the Club to reach its long time dream, The UCL".
Jusgradave
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Be thankful u never met Messi in his 20s he dribble like a air passing through your runny nose π
Real_HEAVEN1
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after he lowered ur price tag u should be scared of him
Pette
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This leg is the most insured leg in the word, and when you see it, you know it is for the best player to ever play football
diarchby
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Messi is Very Powerfull in Argentina team, He is like a GOD father
D10S_LM10
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Messi wear national team jersey with lot of pride ππ¦π·
overloadeli
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He is right π Argentina and Messi played with Full energy and they were very organized as a team. they worked together tirelessly from all corners of the pitch. I'm still congratulating them. that's how eagerly anticipating Champions play. Hopefully all National teams and Clubs can learn from them for they've set up an example of an organized Team. πππππ
Footballβ½/Fan
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Messi Messi Messi.... Everywhere Messi.....
Lovebug2
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Maybe Messi left Laliga for the Farmers league but Ronaldo went straight to the Zombies league
Joba1109
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If u want speed see Mbappe, If u need goals see Ronaldo/Pele, If u need dribbling see Maradona/Zidane, If u need all in one see Leo Messi π π