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He embittered Lionel Messi in Argentina, was world champion, now pays karma and sells coffee

Lionel Messi was not treated well by this former player.

By William Estrella

Lionel Messi was not treated well by this former player.
Lionel Messi was not treated well by this former player.

Lionel Messi made history at the World Cup in Qatar and confirmed that he is the best player of all time. However, when he started in the Argentine national team, he failed to start as a starter. The footballer who was above the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7), in the Sub 20 of the Albiceleste, failed to stand out at a professional level, but he can say that Leo was his substitute. Currently he sells coffee.

At 35 years old, the PSG forward signed a spectacular World Cup, where he scored seven goals, gave three assists and was chosen as the best player in the competition. However, when he started his way in the National Team he did not start, but it took him a short time to show that he was destined to become the best player in history.

When he was summoned for the 2005 Under 20 World Cup, which took place in the Netherlands, the 'Flea' was a substitute for an element that failed to stand out at a professional level, although he managed to win the Cup with Leo. This is Pablo Vitti. The former Argentine soccer player can say that Messi was his substitute. During the tournament in question, Vitti started as a starter, but throughout the tournament the talent of the current PSG offensive player prevailed, who ended up as a figure in the competition.

What is Pablo Vitti currently doing?

After sharing a dressing room with the best in the world and having won the Under 20 World Cup, Vitti failed to have an outstanding career. He played for Rosario Central, Independiente de Avellaneda and Banfield. Outside the country he was in Peru, Canada, Ukraine, Ecuador, Mexico and Greece. After his retirement, the former midfielder dedicated himself to representing players and runs a cafeteria in Rosario.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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