Ok, maybe this one is a little harsh on Messi. Hes only human, after all, and Argentinas attempts at reclaiming the coveted Jules Rimet trophy seem constantly undermined by bizarre managerial choices. Great player though he was, did anybody really think Diego Maradona was the right man to lead Argentina to glory back in 2010? Is Tito Martino the best Argentina can currently hope for, hired a year after overseeing Messis most difficult campaign in a Barca shirt? Then there are other variables to consider. The Argentina squad seems perpetually unbalanced, the dominance of Spain and of Germany being Germany, the inherent luck involved in winning cup competitions. Many people argue you must win the world Cup in order to be labelled an all-time great. After all, Maradona won the World Cup. So did Pele. For Messi, the most prestigious trophy in football still eludes him. The fact hes not quite as prolific in an Argentina shirt is understandable. International football is a different beast altogether. And hes still a quality player for Argentina, just not a World Cup winner, and most likely never will be.
