Valverde hails amazingly competitive Messi

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde heaped praise on five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.

Published : Jan 02, 2019 11:32 IST

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has won won five Ballons d'Or and 32 titles with the LaLiga giant.
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has won won five Ballons d'Or and 32 titles with the LaLiga giant.
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Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has won won five Ballons d'Or and 32 titles with the LaLiga giant.

Ernesto Valverde lauded the competitiveness of Lionel Messi as he named the Barcelona superstar's finest asset.

Messi is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, having won five Ballons d'Or and 32 titles with LaLiga giant Barcelona.

The skilful 31-year-old attacker – Barca's all-time leading scorer – is enjoying another prolific campaign thanks to 21 goals in all competitions, including a league-high 15 in LaLiga.

Speaking about Messi to Barca TV , head coach Valverde said: "What I'd most highlight about Leo Messi is his huge sense of responsibility for the team. It shows in every game in every competition.

"What he does is not only difficult, but he does it again and again … That takes enormous mental strength.

"I have never known anyone with such an amazing competitive spirit."

Barcelona, which is three points ahead of Atletico Madrid in LaLiga, returns to action away to Getafe on Sunday.

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