"I know there are a lot of people hoping we'll lose", says Messi

Leo Messi is in no doubt at all. "I know there are a lot of people hoping we'll lose, but it doesn't concern me", he says in an interview with TyC Sports.

"I've heard it all, everything imaginable about me... from people who now speak well of me", the Barcelona and Argentina nº 10 shirt went on.

There was also time for confession: "One time Guardiola subbed me against Valencia and I was really furious even though we were winning 4-0. It was silly".

And for secrets: "I play Play Station online, against people from all over the world who of course don't know it is me playing. They sometimes get cross with m in the Play matches when I start to pass the ball back to waste time", he said.

And for praise: "Of course I admire other sportsmen", Messi admitted. "I like Kobe Bryant, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Del Potro, they are all fantastic".

He also confirmed that the way in which the Argentina national team plays is more in the style of Real Madrid. "In the Argentina side I can see play similar to Real Madrid's. Waiting for the right moment, a quick counter-attack and all finished. We have players who can do that".