Hugo Gatti: Messi Has a Chance to Join the Greats

Hugo Gatti – one of Argentina’s most legendary goalkeepers – claims that Lionel Messi will join the historic greats of footballing, but only if he makes a move to Real Madrid.

Gatti has urged the 32-year-old Argentina captain to “have balls” and sign up with Real Madrid, so he can prove himself like rival Cristiano Ronaldo did.

He said: “It seems as if I am anti-Argentine, but until Messi plays in the big games, he will continue to be a player of home games.”

He elaborated: “Cristiano went to the best club in the world. Messi plays at home, on his pitch with everything [that comes with that in terms of home comforts] … It’s very easy to play with everything in your favour at home.”

Messi has picked up 34 major titles with Barcelona, and netted a stunning 703 goals for his club and country. He has won five Ballon d’Or trophies and also picked up a record sixth Golden Shoe award for his performance during the La Liga 2018/2019 season.