"He knows when the team that has prepared itself has no chance of winning" - PSG superstar Lionel Messi called a 'silent leader' by former Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football Ligue 1 News

He knows when the team that has prepared itself has no chance of winning - PSG superstar Lionel Messi called a silent leader by former Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli

By Jidonu Mauyon Modified 22 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Lionel Messi is a genius, claims former Argentina coach. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi will lead Argentina's attack when they travel to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup later this year. Ahead of the competition, former Albiceleste manager Jorge Sampaoli has hailed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner as a genius and a silent leader. Sampaoli had the privilege to work with Lionel Messi when he was in charge of Argentina between 2017 and 2018, notably leading the squad into the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Although they didn't succeed in the competition and crashed out in the round of 16, the tactician still holds the PSG maestro in high regard. Roy Nemer@RoyNemer Jorge Sampaoli on Lionel Messi: "With two looks, he gives you a parameter of what is happening. He is a silent leader, but he understands what is going to happen. He knows when the team has prepared has no chance of winning." This via ADN in Chile. 48831 Jorge Sampaoli on Lionel Messi: "With two looks, he gives you a parameter of what is happening. He is a silent leader, but he understands what is going to happen. He knows when the team has prepared has no chance of winning." This via ADN in Chile. https://t.co/N7XEAq3k0E During an interview with Chilean outlet ADN Deportes, Sampaoli couldn't help but praise the PSG and Argentina captain for his ability to read and understand what is happening on the pitch. The tactician told ADN Deportes, in quotes carried by GOAL: "Directing Messi is directing a genius, he is a person who is above everyone, he knows even when are you going to lose and when are you going to win. With two glances, he gives you a parameter of what is happening, he is a silent leader, but he understands what is going to happen. Jorge Sampaoli went on to claim that Lionel Messi knows if a team that has prepared itself has no chance of winning. According to the Chilean, this is what makes the Argentina captain a genius. Sampaoli added: "He knows when the team that has prepared itself has no chance of winning, he knows, beyond his technical abilities and his ability to read the game, that's why he's a genius." FIFA World Cup@FIFAWorldCupAlways be thankful to have lived in the Lionel Messi era 634527828Always be thankful to have lived in the Lionel Messi era https://t.co/Flc5BVBDRy

Lionel Messi s contract talks with PSG on hold till World Cup

This could be Lionel Messi's last World Cup appearance. Messi is already in the final year of his contract with PSG. According to Spanish outlet Marca, the Parisians are pleased with the Argentine's stint at the Parc des Princes and have already approached him to discuss a one-year extension. However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner isn't ready to make any decisions over his future yet and will wait until the World Cup concludes. He confirmed this during an interview in March, as quoted by GOAL: "After the World Cup, I'm going to have to rethink a lot of things, whether it goes well or badly. There is a wonderful group here. People love me a lot and every day they show me more. I am very grateful. It does me good every time I come to Argentina. After the Copa America win, much more." Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Ritwik Kumar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी