Lionel Messi spoke to Argentine sports outlet FM Club 947 and offered his thoughts on the national side as thoughts for the "Albiceleste" turn to June's Copa America in Brazil.
Criticism
"I dearly want to win something with the national side, I wanted to come back and want to participate in all the big games. When I made the decision to return, there were many who criticised the decision. My 6-year-old son asked me: "Dad, in Argentina why do they want to kill you". I tell him that it's just a handful of people. I've shown my desire to play for Argentine and don't need to prove this to anyone".
Copa America
"I left the World Cup squad and then didn't speak with anyone at the federation. Later, Scaloni called me and told me to take some time off and that he'd be keen for me to come back as he was preparing a solid project".
Aguero
"Kun has told me on many occasions: I'm Leo's friend and am a substitute. If it was up to me Kun would always be a starter. I turn up to games and always endeavour to do my best irrespective of the comments that are made behind my back. At times it can be difficult to enjoy of all that goes on with the national team set-up. I just try and focus on playing well".
Young players coming through
"A transitional phase is totally normal and it's something that should have happened years ago. The young guys have come through and need to be given time, we can't crucify these guys".
"Albiceleste". "They are a good bunch of guys and are great players. Apart from the Venezuela game they played well and I've watched them develop with their club sides and I like the way things are developing".
Menotti
"I've been told many things about Menotti and I'd love to meet him someday, it would be great to sit down with hims for a chat".
Haly_Qu
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the reason why[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
__kat02
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he should rather tell his son that it's ok if 0.6% people in the world hate you....we should rather focus on the other 99.4% people who love you ❤️
Akri_Edits
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Because they don’t deserve a Goat in their country 🙂
darkera
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This guy will always try to give his best effort....still people are jealous and make fun of him...... football is a team and he's the only one who takes the blame....don't worry champ give it best in Copa America
AN-WAR
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Answer As he does not win any trophy of his Country On the hand he wins more trophy Barcelona [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] He plays only professional I mine and money not his country[Bear][Bear][Bear][Bear] So His club Barcelona is full of trophy His country is Zero.
lukzlat910
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Messi: Son, it's because I'm too good to the point that they hate me, you're lucky to have me as your dad 😉😂
Liydeikmpr
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They want to kill you because you cannot score penalty for them.
lukzlat910
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Easy answer....it's because he's too good for Argentina and they're all getting jealous to the point that they hate him 😉😂
DIHAN07
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world's best player. no doubt about it😎
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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I just dont understand how fickle football fans are. Because of a rivalry they condone a player getting death threats. It's disgusting and a single player shouldn't be responsible for a team failing or succeeding, it's an 11 man sport. Also the abundance of fans that promote disloyalty in the sport shows exactly what's wrong with the current millennial fanbase. The man could have played for Spain and won everything, chose to play for his home country instead and you make fun of him? ridiculous.....
shray_srivastava
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2 Copa America Golden Ball, 1 world Cup Golden Ball 2 Copa America Finals 1 World Cup Final 1 Olympic Gold medal I'm not the Goat because, I don't have a Trophy apart from these Individual Awards, while Cristiano is considered Goat without having a single individual award for his country & for also not playing the finals which Portugal won. Period.
leucnptuyz
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interesting comments by people who are clueless of what it is to be a professional soccer player. Argentina's soccer federation "AFA" is ran by thieves and people who are only interested in money. although it may be true, soccer is a business, any sport out there is a business. Messi just like any other player gets some sort of money from his call ups to the national team. in a world ruled by winning and not talent it is easy to find ignorant people who criticize talent, when all they ever do is celebrate wins and titles and not the true talent out there. "Let it Be", or "Be The Change You want To See in The World"
Tozenpty
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They want to kill you because you cannot score penalty for them.
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and here is your reply photo of cr7 not scoring penalty in world cup.
ghabbyexclusive
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They want to kill you because you cannot score penalty for them.
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HirakThakuria
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Answer As he does not win any trophy of his Country On the hand he wins more trophy Barcelona [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] He plays only professional I mine and money not his country[Bear][Bear][Bear][Bear] So His club Barcelona is full of trophy His country is Zero.
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did your dad fucked a donkey???.......as a result u came[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] you people just sucks