Often when looking at Lionel Messi we picture an idol who has the pleasure to enjoy life at Barcelona while also being arguably the greatest player in the history of the sport. We imagine that his pressures are unequal to ours simply because of his fame and financial gains. But, fans and pundits alike are unable to truly comprehend the pressures that Messi faces both at Barcelona and Argentina.
While the pressure at Barcelona is huge, Messi has the benefit of having several other talented players from all over the world alongside him. For Argentina, the pressure is a little different and harder to handle.