Lionel Messi is arguably the best player in history. His former team-mate Javier Mascherano has now revealed some surprising details about the superstar.
With over 1,000 direct involvements in his career, Lionel Messi is one of the greatest players in history – many consider him the “GOAT”. But apparently La Pulga also had what it took to have a great career as a defensive player.
“If Messi had been a defender, he would probably be one of the best defenders in the world. It is impossible to pass him,” explained Javier Mascherano on “Shoot for love “. Not many people know Messi like Mascherano, who played with him on the Argentine national team and is one of his closest friends.
“Sometimes in Barcelona we played one-on-one and it was impossible to beat him. We had no chance against him. Sometimes strikers know how to defend. Leo could defend very well,” recalls Mascherano. “He was very quick and when we tried to dribble past him it was impossible.”
So Messi can not only do it offensively, but he would also be one of the best in the world as a defensive player. At least that’s how Mascherano sees it.
2024-10-12 10:08:00
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