Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has claimed that Lionel Messi lacks the same leadership qualities possessed by rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Writing for Paddy Power, Petit discussed his feelings towards Messi's performances at the World Cup so far, saying: "It was shameful to watch them. To see Messi walking with his head down, he should be ashamed.
"I don’t feel sorry for him, either. When things don’t go well for him, he’s always down on the pitch, he shows no reaction.
"He’s not a leader. He’s no Ronaldo in that regard.