The only Tri player Messi considered to be at his level, but his mentality betrayed him

Lionel Messi is one of the best footballers in history and we have rarely seen players who emulate his style of play. However, on many occasions it has been tried to compare players with the Argentinean's rhythm, even being considered, by Messi himself, as athletes at his level. Just like a Mexican who had the quality, but not the mentality.

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During his time in Spanish soccer, Messi was able to observe the talent of one of the most outstanding Mexican players in Europe. Unfortunately, he also witnessed the decadence of this player and the various statements that incited the mentality of someone who never saw soccer as something to be enjoyed.

It is precisely Carlos Vela, who was Messi's rival during his time at Real Sociedad in Spanish soccer. According to journalist Mike Gonzalez, who closely followed Carlos Vela's career, he said that he interviewed Messi and the Argentinean confessed that Vela is the Mexican player most similar to him.
 

Vela's dislike for soccer

Many people remember that interview for TUDN where Carlos Vela's parents confessed their son's love for basketball. A situation that the Mexican had already confirmed previously. That is why the Cancun native never saw soccer as a passion, but rather as a profession that gives him a livelihood.

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