While Messi rejected Spain, the player who sold himself at the first opportunity
Leo was tempted on more than one occasion by the Red, but it was always in his mind to represent the Albiceleste.
Lionel Messi achieved the dream he had since he was a child, winning the World Cup with Argentina. In this context, he had the chance to represent Spain, however, he rejected the chance on more than one occasion. While Leo showed his love for the country, a player did not miss the first opportunity and betrayed the Albiceleste.
Vicente del Bosque, a former Spain coach, spoke to Marca radio about Lionel Messi and assured that he is the best player he has ever seen. In addition, he indicated that he always wanted to have him in the Red, however, the "Flea" ruled out any option to represent the world champion in South Africa 2010.
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The top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7) always had in mind achieving great things with Argentina and, in the final stretch of his career, he achieved it to confirm that he is the best player in history. Meanwhile, there was another Argentine who didn't think twice and missed the Albiceleste.
Who sold themselves to another country and lost the opportunity to be world champion with Argentina?
It is about Rogelio Funes Mori. The former River Plate striker has been in Mexico since 2015 and the previous year he did not hesitate to resign from the Argentine team and represent El Tri. Although he represented the Albiceleste in the 2011 South American Sub 20 and added minutes in a friendly against Brazil, he decided to play for the Aztecs. He was called up to the World Cup, they eliminated the Mexicans in the group stage and the 'Twin' barely made his debut in the last match against Saudi Arabia.
