The Spanish media is full of reports of a bust-up between Messi and Guardiola as the Argentinean captain did not appear in front of the media on Friday.
Under the tautology of Pep Guardiola, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 has blossomed into the most formidable forward to grace the footballing pitch. Medals on a collective front have been followed by individual awards of the highest order.
The duo have combined to make a winning combination loathed by competitors world over, and unprecedented success that matches they silverware triumphs enjoyed by Real Madrid in the days of Alfredo di Stefano.
As a result, it is understandable that Messi’s absence on Friday’s press conference has caused quite a stir in the Iberian Peninsula. The Spanish media is alight with rumours of a bust-up between Guardiola and Messi to explain the reigning Ballon d’Or winner’s
anonymity.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carles-Puyol-c8331 came on the defence of his colleague and gave the reasons for his nonattendance.
He explained that it was decided at the training ground that only the four captains of first team will attend the press conference, and hence, Messi was excluded from the list of players giving their homage on Friday.
Puyol revealed that alongside the Rosario born player, the whole squad wanted to bid farewell to Guardiola with whom they have enjoyed immense success.
Continuing on the topic, he added that Messi has never had a fall out with the outgoing tactician.
"After the practice session, the team got together and we decided that only the four captains would go," he revealed.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leo-c22011 wanted to go, but when he saw that the four captains were going, he took a step back. He wanted to be at the press conference.”
When quizzed about the presence of several first team players at the press conference, Puyol explained that the players came on their own accord, which was against what was decided before hand.
"But then more players decided to show up of their own free will. Messi has never had a falling out with Pep.”
"The entire squad will be at his farewell. You can say a lot of things, but we are with Guardiola to the death."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 enjoyed four glorious years of silverware galore under Pep Guardiola, claiming 13 titles in the process.
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