Mumbai: While some consider Lionel Messi has already surpassed the bar set by earlier legends like Pele and Cryuff and Best to be called perhaps the greatest player of all time thanks to his individual success, others believe it’s the versatility of player to win games with different teams and players that determine their success.
The Argentine has for long been hacked for gaining titles with only his club at Barcelona and not his country. Despite numerous attempts with the Argentina national team, Messi has only made it to the finals of tournaments including the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Copa America 2007, 2015 and 2016.
After Argentina crumbled to Colombia in a 2-0 defeat in the first match of the Copa America 2019, The captain was immediately put to blame.
Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, who once played against the Argentine during his time at Atletico Madrid, has backed the Argentine captain, talking about the pressure Messi lifts on his shoulders. According to reports from Marca, the forward said that “if he (Messi) scores a goal, they ask for two”
"If he scores a free-kick, they say the wall wasn't lined up correctly. If Argentina lose, they talk about it being his fault, it's the price he has to pay for being the best in the world." He added.
Argentina face Paraguay next on 20th Wednesday before clashing against Qatar on Sunday the 23rd.
