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 vs Ronaldo, who’s the best: Balotelli sends message to football fans

Marseille striker, Mario Balotelli has spoken on football fans comparing Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi with Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 28-year-old pleaded with football fans not to compare Messi to Ronaldo anymore.

This is coming after Messi inspired Barcelona to defeat Liverpool 3-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg encounter on Wednesday night.

In a post on Instagram, Balotelli wrote: “For the love of football please do not compare him [Messi] to the No.7 of Juventus anymore!”

Messi has won five Ballon d’Or awards as well as four Champions League trophies and ten La Liga titles, while Ronaldo has also won five Ballon d’Or awards as well as five Champions League trophies, three Premier Leagues, two La Liga titles and one Serie A title.

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Champions League: Messi reveals what Liverpool will do at Anfield

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Champions League: Messi reveals what Liverpool will do at Anfield

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi says he expects Liverpool to “push hard” when they play the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash next week at Anfield.

Messi was the match-winner again for the La Liga champions on Wednesday as they recorded a 3-0 win over the Reds in the first leg.

The Argentine superstar netted twice in the second half after Luis Suarez opened scoring before the break to put Barca in control of the tie.

Messi, writing on Instagram afterwards, made it clear that it is not over and expects Liverpool to fight hard at their “difficult stadium”.

He posted: “Happy with the result of tonight. But we still have to go to Anfield, a very difficult stadium, where Liverpool – who are a great team – will push hard.

“The most important moment of the season is coming and we have to be closer and united than ever.

“Finally, I want to take this opportunity to send a hug to Casillas and wish him quick recover very soon.”

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Champions League: Jamie Carragher warns Suarez after Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Barcelo

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Champions League: Jamie Carragher warns Suarez after Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Barcelona

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has issued a warning to Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez, following Barca’s 3-0 win over Jurgen Klopp’s side in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday night at Camp Nou.

Luis Suarez scored the first goal for Barcelona in the first half before Lionel Messi scored a brace in the second half to give Ernesto Valverde’s side all three points against the Reds.

Carragher, a former teammate of Suarez during their time at Liverpool, has now warned the Uruguay international that he may not receive warm reception upon his first return to Anfield next week for the second leg tie.

Speaking on Suarez’s return to Anfield, Carragher told Viasport: “I don’t think it will be as warm as he would have hoped.

“He was Luis Suarez. You love him when he is in your team and you hate him when he plays for the opposition.

“It was the first time he was in the opposition and I don’t think Liverpool fans will have liked him.

“He plays on the edge, very street-wise. A great first goal for him but I don’t think it will be the hero homecoming he will be hoping for.”

Carragher added, “How brave they are, I just like it. And in the end it is still 3-0, it will not change. So let’s fly home and play Newcastle.”

           

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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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