The Barcelona forward's national team coach feels a five-time Ballon d'Or winner is unable to enjoy outings for his country with expectations so high
Lionel Messi has seen the World Cup become “a revolver put to his head”, says Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli, with unnecessary pressure damaging a global superstar.
A man with five Ballons d’Or to his name and countless collective honours at Barcelona is yet to claim major silverware at senior international level.
He has reached finals of the Copa America and World Cup, but has never been able to get over the line and complete the most distinguished of resumes.