Messi reveals how he deals with defeats in matches

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Messi reveals how he deals with defeats in matches

 

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, says his children have helped him learn to overcome the pain of defeat on the football pitch.

Messi was desperate to add a fifth Champions League title to his collection this season but was distraught at his side’s capitulation to Liverpool, before suffering further heartbreak in the Copa del Rey final against Valencia.

The Argentine superstar has three sons with wife, Antonella: Thiago, Mateo and Ciro. And he says that fatherhood has given him a more mature outlook to life.

“The defeats hurt but I deal with them in another way.

“When Thiago was born [in 2012] I understood that the priorities are different and not just the result of a game.

“It hurts a lot to lose but I get to my house and I see my children and my wife and it passes.

“Before that, I came home and I locked myself up and I did not want to watch TV and I did not eat.

“Now I have a duty to be at the table with my children. I still suffer but I handle it in another way,” he told FOX Sports Argentina.

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Messi To Miss Celta Vigo Vs Barcelona Match

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Messi To Miss Celta Vigo Vs Barcelona Match

Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has hinted that he could rest Lionel Messi for Tuesday night’s LaLiga clash at Celta Vigo.

There have been reports that Messi would be rested periodically by the LaLiga side due to the Argentina captain’s desire to be ready for Russia 2018.

With Barca facing Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final at the weekend, Valverde has admitted that Messi could miss the trip to Balaidos.

“Resting Messi is a possibility like any other, but I think he is playing well, the other day he played a good game,

“We will make changes to the team in Vigo, I think it’s an important week and that the team needs the rest,” Valverde said during a press conference on Monday.

Messi has scored 29 goals in 31 LaLiga games for the leaders this season and 39 goals in all competitions.

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Laliga: This Is The Chelsea Player Messi Want In Barcelona

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Laliga: This Is The Chelsea Player Messi Want In Barcelona

Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi has reportedly told the club to sign Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso.

Alonso has been in good form for Chelsea this season.

Alonso was part of Antonio Conte’s squad that crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona.

Messi netted twice and assisted one as Barca won the second leg 3-0 at Camp Nou.

Spanish news outlet, Don Balon reports that Messi was impressed with Alonso’s performances over the two games.

The Argentine captain urged the club to make a move for the Chelsea’s flying full-back.

Messi wants some new faces and also calls for competition for Jordi Alba at left-back.

The 30-year-old feels that the team is weaker when Alba does not play and does not consider Lucas Digne adequate back-up.

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Friendlies: De Gea Speaks On Facing Messi In Spain, Argentina Match

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Friendlies: De Gea Speaks On Facing Messi In Spain, Argentina Match

‎Spain goalkeeper, David De Gea, says he is eager to face Lionel Messi in Tuesday’s friendly against Argentina.

Messi missed his team’s 2-0 win over Italy on Friday with a sore right adductor muscle, but trained on Sunday and Monday in Madrid.

The Barcelona superstar is set to feature against Spain at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

“We want to face the best players and Messi is one of them.

“As a goalkeeper, it’s a challenge to face Messi.

“We are going through a good spell. We have to maintain this line and hope to arrive in the best form possible at the World Cup.

“We have a wonderful group, we get on well together and that is also transmitted on the pitch. We have ambition, enthusiasm and a great group,” De Gea said in Monday’s news conference.

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Messi Explain His New Role In Barcelona, Says He Don't Play Selfish Game Anymore

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Messi Explain His New Role In Barcelona, Says He Don't Play Selfish Game Anymore

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi has explained his new role at the club.

Messi revealed that he has become less selfish and has evolved into more of a team player.

The 30-year-old disclosed that he does not play individual football like before.

According to Messi, he tries to move the team from one position to another on the pitch.

“Before, I used to try to steal the ball and make something happen on my own — or at least try to do something on my own,” Messi told America TV.

“Now, I try to make the team play more. I pass the ball more and I try not to be so selfish, if you will. I try to move the team from one position to another. I still run as much as ever, just in a different way.”

Meanwhile, Messi is effectively the second forward in a 4-4-2 formation under manager, Ernesto Valverde.

The forward increasingly finds himself in a deeper position, often dropping into his own half to get on the ball in central positions and dictate play.

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EPL: Salah, Another Messi In Making - Klopp

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EPL: Salah, Another Messi In Making - Klopp

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has compared winger, Mohamed Salah to Barcelona star, Lionel Messi.

Klopp admits that Salah’s progression has earned him the right to be compared to Messi.

“I think Mo is on the way (to Messi’s level),” Klopp told reporters after Liverpool 5-0 win against Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday.

“I don’t think Mo or anybody else wants to be compared with Lionel Messi – he is the one who has been doing what he’s been doing for what feels like 20 years or so.

“The last player I know who had the same influence on a team performance was Diego Maradona.

“But Mo is in a fantastic way, that’s for sure. As it always is in life, if you have to have the skills you have to show that constantly and consistently, and he is very good. He helps us a lot.

“The boys love playing together with him, he loves playing with them so it’s good.”

Meanwhile, Salah scored four times on Saturday in a scintillating performance as the Reds thrashed Watford 5-0 at Anfield in the FA Cup.

The 25-year-old has now scored 36 times for Liverpool since a switch from Roma.

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World Cup 2018: Messi Should Be Banned Until Proven He Is Human, Iran Coach Urges FIFA

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World Cup 2018: Messi Should Be Banned Until Proven He Is Human, Iran Coach Urges FIFA

Carlos Queiroz, who is the head coach of the Iran National Team, has called out the authorities of FIFA to ban the Argentine International and Barcelona forward  Lionel Messi from football because he is too good at it.

Portuguese Queiroz insists the football magician should be suspended by FIFA until he shows he is not an additional terrestrial!

The Ex-Real Madrid coach remembers all too well how Messi broke Iranian hearts with his stunning stoppage-time winner for Argentina during the group stages of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

And ahead of the 2018 World Cup where Iran has been drawn alongside heavyweights Spain and Portugal, Queiroz told Fifa.com:

“I’ve always said that Messi is an extraordinary player. He’s out of this world. If he were human, he wouldn’t have had that magical moment in that match.

“I don’t usually like losing, but I didn’t come away from that defeat with a negative feeling.

“It’s when something magical like that happens that you know that football is alive and kicking. And that’s why it’s one of the best sports in the world to watch.

“And it’s even more of a special moment when it comes from a player who shouldn’t be allowed to play by FIFA until it’s proven that he’s actually human!”

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