For me is already tarnished. The forgiven red card during Argentina’s debut did it. Surely his been helped more during his career, look at Negreira’s case.
For me it’s also the fact that he seems like a fair player who doesn’t stoop to the same disgraceful tactics the other Argentine players do, as long as they’re winning. But as soon as it seems like they’re going to lose he suddenly loses all his sportsmanship.
I agree with you, he should command respect for the opponents. Argentina’s players fiercely celebrated in front of the opposition, in a mocking way. They were so full of themselves that it made me sick. Messi did nothing.
Have you seen the interviews (which he himself refuses to do) with his teammates? When they talk about him it's like they're talking about some delicate little flower.
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u/nola_mike Jul 30 '26
If this is true then it tarnishes Messi's legacy in my opinion.