A former Argentina international has described Lionel Messi as “the essence of football” after watching him up close and seeing him do “crazy things” during his spell in the national team.
The ex-Albiceleste star said Messi’s talent stood out even among elite players, recalling moments in training and matches that left team-mates surprised by what he could produce with the ball.
Now starring for Inter Miami, Messi continues to draw the same admiration, with the Argentine legend still viewed by those who shared a dressing room with him as a unique footballer who changes games in an instant.
The former Argentina player insisted Messi’s impact goes beyond goals and assists, pointing to the way he reads situations, finds solutions under pressure and makes difficult actions look simple.
Messi’s reputation as one of the game’s greatest was again underlined in the comments, with the World Cup winner continuing to inspire team-mates and opponents alike as his career rolls on in MLS.
