AFA president Claudio TAPIA spoke about Lionel MESSI and hinted that the FC Barcelona man will be back with the Argentina national team.

Speaking on the official AFA website, president Claudio TAPIA mentioned MESSI and stated that he would like to see him back. Here’s what he had to say:

“Lionel MESSI never left the Argentina national team. I believe that the love which he has for the shirt is so great that when he will be called, he’ll be there. I have no doubt about it. I know that it depends on the coach, it doesn’t depend on him.

“It makes me happy for what he represents because he represents our country. He is the best player in the world, without a doubt.”

TAPIA saw MESSI last month and here’s what he had to say about their talk:

“I saw him very happy, very content. Hopefully he will be there in the next call-up for us to be able to enjoy him.”

Argentina and FC Barcelona man Lionel MESSI gave an interview with Spanish media Marca where he discussed a number of topics.

From finishing 5th in the France Football Ballon d’Or ranking to his the rivalry with Cristiano RONALDO, MESSI spoke about it. Here’s what he had to say:

“I love football, but family is above everything.”

On his rivalry with Cristiano:

“It was a nice time that we went through together during that competition. Each one tried to  win for his team and the rivalry with Cristiano was very healthy and very beautiful for the spectators.”

Lionel MESSI on the Ballon d’Or:

“I knew I wasn’t going to win it this year. When I heard the names of the candidates, I knew it wouldn’t be me and after that I didn’t want to see if I’d finish third or fourth.”