The former Argentine soccer player told what his relationship was like with the Brazilian star in Barcelona, and what limitations he took with Messi to protect him in his youth.
From Europewhere he is a businessman and owner of the Birmingham of England, Maximiliano Lopez revealed details of his time as a player of the FC Barcelonawhen he was a companion of world figures such as Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.
After being featured in Riverthe former forward arrived at the Catalan team in 2004. During the first months he was the only Argentine on the squad, until a young Lionel Messi He joined First.
“We had barbecues at home, we played La Play. When Messi took his first steps he called his father, asked for permission. We had a fantastic dressing room. Ronaldinho took us under his wing, he helped us a lot”said the former attacker, 39 years old, in dialogue with DSports.
“When the phone rang and it was Ronaldinho… You couldn’t say no to him. At least for me it was very difficult. What time would he call? Anyone. You had to follow him. He was the undercover captain, the one who managed everything. the threads inside the locker room”explained Maxi López, who clarified the special treatment given to the young Messi.
“Leo was little and we had to take care of him, he was 16 years old. We could take him to those called before 10 at night, but not afterward”revealed about the Brazilian’s actions.
“Leo was always faithful to his roots, his way of thinking, and authentic. The difference is that he always had his family.”concluded López.
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