Barcelona's Messi: Even son questions why I receive so much criticism in Argentina

Ale Moreno respects Lionel Messi for sticking with the national side, even with the intense criticism he faces from Argentinian fans. Is Marcus Rashford heading to Barcelona? Will Philippe Coutinho return to the Premier League? ESPN FC's Craig Burley has his say in Transfer Rater. With rumours swirling Barcelona are prepared to sell Coutinho, Paul Mariner hopes the Brazilian remains at the Nou Camp Lionel Messi has said even his son questions why he is crucified in Argentina as the Barcelona forward continues to suffer criticism in his homeland. Messi, 31, returned to the Argentina squad for last week's defeat in a friendly against Venezuela. It was his first appearance for the national team since its World Cup elimination against France last summer. But he dropped out of the squad for Tuesday's game in Morocco due to a groin problem that has been hampering him since Christmas. Watch on ESPN networks in the U.S. ESPN+ is America's home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy's Serie A, Major League Soccer, UEFA Nations League and English FA Cup. | ESPN+ schedule After four...

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