Barcelona keeper Marc-André ter stegen said his relationship with a former teammate Lionel Messi Experienced ups and falls, but that he always appreciated that Inter Miami in his team forward.
Ter Stegen joined Barça in 2014 and played next to Messi for seven years until Argentina International Paris Saint-Germain In 2021.
The couple won numerous trophies on the pitch, including the Champions League in 2015 and four Laliga titles, but did not always see the eyes in the eyes.
“Good or bad moments?” Ter stegen said to Bild When he was asked to tell his best memories playing with the eight -time Ballon D’Or winner.
“We had them both (laughs). Leo is a strange character that is on this (high) level because it is motivated by many things we don’t see.
“There were times when things didn’t work between us because he was angry with me and I was angry with him.
“I think Leo is probably the only player who, if he wants to shoot directly in the face, can shoot directly in the face.
“Other players would probably shoot somewhere else, but has the ability to accurately intervene (goal).”
Asked if he had ever experienced Messi’s anger, Ter Stegen added: “Several times (smiles), but not badly in the sense that he was going or something.
“We never had an argument in the sense that you say we don’t get at all. But we had moments, and that’s okay.
“Leo is just a great impressive figure on the pitch and plays with ease that you will not see, I am 100% sure.
“He has the ability that if he wants you to look bad (on the pitch), then it does with such ease as a pass or shot that you say then,” That was impossible! “
“I experienced it more than once. And that’s why I’m glad I always had it in games and not on the other side.”
Messi, the leading manufacturer of Barça (778) and the shooter of targets (672) of all time, became the club’s captain in the years he led to his departure, now held by Ter Stegen.
“We have been together in the dressing room for a long time and it was definitely interesting to have him in the team and see how he leads,” Ter Stegen continued.
“Whether it’s my style or not, it was interesting to see. Leo is not a speaker, it works a lot with the present and actually doesn’t have to say much.
“When he says something, everyone listens. And that’s what you want to achieve as a captain that people listen to you and watch you.”
