Two days after finishing second to Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2014 Ballon d'Or vote—prior to which he suggested he couldn't confirm where he will be playing in a year's time—the player's attitude toward Barcelona has been questioned by the Spanish press.
Namely, AS editor Alfredo Relano believes Messi needs to remember the commitment Barca have made to their superstar forward over the years.
Relano's column comes after Messi suggested "I'm not sure where I'll be next year," per Miguel Delaney of ESPN FC. He suggests the player—who believes "everything can change overnight" in footballBoth he and Barca have needed each other over the years. The club provided Messi with a platform in which to develop and express his talent, while the player's quality has made good on such an investment. His display alongside Neymar and Luis Suarez during the recent 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid, in which all three scored, suggests Messi could use criticism to fuel a purple patch of form.
Many are likely to agree with Relano's comments, while others will react angrily to his article. In any case, it's profitable to focus on the player's numbers—Messi has 25 goals and 10 assists in 24 appearances this season, per WhoScored.com—to determine his true value to Barcelona.
Source http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2329378-lionel-messis-treatment-of-barcelona-slammed-by-spanish-media
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