Over the years, Lionel Messi has been known for his quiet demeanor on the pitch. However, the icon has reached the latter stage of his career, turning on a diverse range of emotions. It was at the 2022 FIFA World Cup that the world witnessed him turn hot under the collar when he celebrated with an angry gesture towards Louis van Gaal. His best pal, Luis Suarez, reveals one thing that regularly provokes the Argentine captain, saying, “It’s hot for him to lose.”
Who’s better than Suarez to provide information about the 8x Ballon d’Or winner? The bond between the two goes so well that the players still hang out even after being continents apart for years. Anyway, after heaping praise on the star, Suarez was forced to spill the beans on Messi’s anger issues.
Luis Suarez reveals when he doesn’t even go near Lionel Messi!
The teammates of Lionel Messi hardly get to see him behave rudely. However, having spent six years with him at FC Barcelona, Suarez revealed that losing games spikes the Inter Miami captain’s temper. Speaking on the La Mesa podcast, Suarez said, “It’s hot for him to lose little games in football and in training. Maybe he’s losing at soccer, tennis, and he gets hot. If you eat (annoy) him, he gets angry. But then get ready, because he eats you every time.” Fans in the last year or so have gotten a glimpse of his temper when it comes to matches.
La Pulga took on Brazil’s Rodrygo in the World Cup Qualifiers recently. Even though Argentina was not losing the game, negative comments by the Brazilian triggered Lionel Messi, who then confronted the Real Madrid star. Suarez emphasizes the point that the icon will not hold back if you irritate him.
Meanwhile, the Uruguayan says that knowing how to behave with Messi is the reason for their long-lasting friendship. He also said, “You get along so well that you know him, and you know that when he’s in a bad mood, don’t even go near him. I’m not a j*rk, either. I know when he’s in a good mood and when he’s in a bad mood.”
But as revealed earlier, Lionel Messi has other ways of expressing his annoyance. In an interview a few months ago, the World Cup winner stated that he dribbled past Robert Lewandowski with anger in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, with time passing, the icon from Rosario has been getting more expressive while also gaining criticism.
