Argentina have been slated by the media after drawing their opening two games before crushing Costa Rica 3-0 in their final group match, thanks largely to a great Messi performance.
Messi has been pretty much been spared the criticism, his commitment to the team set-up has been questioned in the past. Some member of the sporting press have even suggested he might walk away from the national side and concentrate on club soccer at Barcelona fc.
Dont listen to the overweight, never played a game, just comment on it members of the press, heres what the man Messi said.
“I’ve never been bothered by what they say in the press and I never will be,” Messi said. “I don’t think anyone likes it when they’re whistled and insulted. We’re the first ones who want to do things well.
“It’s a mistake to compare this team to Barcelona,” he added. “We’ve all been working together at Barcelona for a long time.”
“In the national team we’re trying to do something similar, keeping hold of the ball, dictating the rhythm of the game, but you can’t compare the two teams, either as a group or in terms of individuals.”
“Argentina need a trophy,” he said. “It’s a long time since we’ve won one.”
