Legendary Argentine ex-goalkeeper Hugo Orlando Gatti criticized the forward Inter MiamiLionel MessiSports.kz reports with reference to Championat.com.
According to the 80-year-old veteran, Messi plays village football in the MLS. His success at Barcelona was due to the fact that the Blaugrana had an outstanding team.
“I don't dislike Messi, but he plays simple football. I saw him in Barcelona, where everyone admired him, no one pushed him. But there was a great team that played for him.
Messi could join Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad. But then the Argentines will have one less player. Now it’s already like that… Lionel plays village football in the USA!” – Gatti Mundo quotes…
