Diego Simeone has called out Barcelona playmaker, Lionel Messi accusing the player of not raising his game in the two games they have played so far in the World Cup. Messi-led Argentina is on the brink of an early World Cup exit after a 3-0 defeat to Croatia on Thursday evening. Messi’s performance for his national team was below his usual showing for Barcelona. The forward’s display has also been in contrast to Ronaldo’s superb showings for Portugal in the tournament. Ronaldo has scored four goals in two games.
“Messi is very good but that is because he is accompanied by excellent players, said Simeone.
“But if you had to choose between Messi and Ronaldo for a normal team, who would you choose?”
Simeone did not only slam Messi, but coach Jorge Sampaoli who has come under fire for his tactics.
“What we saw against Croatia is the picture of what has happened over the past four years.
“It is anarchy. There is no leadership, either from the coach, who should be leading, or the players, who should be led. The team is lost, it is wrong.”