The UEFA President was full of praise for the diminutive Argentinean who looks set to break the long-established goal scoring record.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-Alves-c11071. The prolific forward brought his tally to 8 goals in 3 matches, which included an amazing 5-goal haul against Bayer Leverkusen in
the UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 second leg.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michel-c25453 Platini, was at lost for words when asked to describe the 24-year-old and stated that his goal haul of 51 is amazing to say the least.
Platini praised Messi for his tireless efforts on the pitch and called him a ‘killer’, thanks to his effectiveness in front of the goal.
He added that there is no secret behind Messi’s exceptional talent and believes he is a predator of the highest calibre. Continuing on the topic, Platini advised Barcelona to get the most out of the Rosario-born player, who is capable of accomplishing amazing
feats.
"Messi never gets tired," Platini told AFP. "I think he is a true killer.”
"Just like he is sweet and kind off the pitch, he has a killer and goals coring instinct on the pitch.”
"There is no secret. You have to be a killer on the pitch to do what he does. Barca must make the most of his qualities because he does amazing things."
With the ruthless attacker in form, La Blaugrana have added 13 titles out of the possible 16.
Platini opined that Messi cannot work in isolation and praised his teammates for the work they put in.
He added that all the players in the Catalan side have the same fighting spirit, which has allowed them to rake silverware abundantly.
"I saw the Club World Cup final in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Japan-c2928 and it was amazing," Platini added.
"It is not only Messi, who gives the finishing touch, who shows a great desire, but also the rest of the players, as they all share the same spirit. That is the way they play."
In their next La Liga fixture, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/RCD-Mallorca-c40326 at the Iberostar.
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