Messi has revealed the defender who made him the angriest.
Lionel Messi has highlighted the player who frustrated him most during his career.
At his peak, Messi was virtually unstoppable, with some resortingto cynical tactics to try and stop him.
However, one player stood out as a constant source of frustration for the Argentine maestro.
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Messi names defender who got under his skin
Messi disclosed that former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was the player who angered him the most throughout his illustrious career.
The two players were fierce rivals during their time at Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively, often clashing in heated El Clasico matches.
Messi described those encounters as "intense" and acknowledged the frequent arguments he had with Ramos.
“We had many clashes with Sergio Ramos: how many times did I argue...He is the player who made me feel the most angry,” admitted Messi. “Then we were teammates, but we always clashed in the Clasico. They were intense matches."
The two rivals became teammates in 2021 when they joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite winning trophies together in France, their time at PSG was challenging.
Both players eventually left the Ligue 1 club in 2023, with Messi joining Inter Miami and Ramos returning to Sevilla.