After Mbappé’s controversial statement about the Euro Cup, Messi hits back at his former teammate and cites Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay as the main reasons
The Argentine striker, considered one of the greatest in the history of football, Lionel Messicommented his ex-partner’s statement, Kylian Mbappéabout the Euro Cup, last Wednesday, 12. When reminded that the Frenchman said the World Cup would be a more difficult competition, Messiquickly disagreed.
“In the World Cup, there are the best. All the world champions are there, generally. And I believe that’s why everyone wants to be world champion“, which recalled another statement: “I had also said that South Americans… I don’t remember exactly, that before the World Cup (in 2022, Mbappé said that European football is more advanced than South American football). Well, everyone gives importance to the competition they play in.”
Kylian Mbappé in training yesterday pic.twitter.com/D0k2AWSDnS
— MBAPPE ERA (@mbappe_era10) June 13, 2024
Clearly wanting to avoid controversy, Messi made a point of defending his point of view, placing the absence of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay as the main factor. According to him, the 10 world titles won by South American teams are missing in the European Championship, and that is why the World Cup continues to be the most difficult tournament.
“Obviously, the European Championship is a very important competition, where the best are. But leave out Argentina, three-time world champion, Brazil, five-time world champion, Uruguay, two-time world champion“, completed Lionel Messi in conversation with “ESPN Argentina”.
It is worth remembering that Mbappé is preparing to compete in another European Championship, which starts this Friday, the 14th, but the player will only debut on Monday, the 17th, against Austria. Meanwhile, Messi will be with Argentina in the Copa América, with the first game scheduled for Thursday, 20th, against Canada.
Source: sportbuzz
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