EXCLUSIVE: The Juventus striker says his teammate deserves respect from Argentina fans and believes weight loss has been key to the Barcelona forward's fine form in 2015.
LA SERENA, Chile -- Argentina forward Carlos Tevez says anyone who does not appreciate teammate Lionel Messi knows nothing about football.
Argentina kicks off its Copa America campaign against Paraguay in a Group B clash on Saturday night, with Messi the main attraction in the Albiceleste attack and Tevez expected to start on the bench in La Serena.
The Barcelona forward, a four-time Ballon d'Or winner, led the Albiceleste to the World Cup final last summer as Tevez was left out by previous coach Alejandro Sabella.