Basile: Messi’s is Not Argentina’s Captain
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Former Argentina coach, Alfio Basile, assess, Lionel Messi did not have the character of a leader like Diego Maradona and Messi therefore difficult given the mandate to captain the team.
“(Messy) is a phenomenon. He did something not possible on the ball. However, he did not have the character to become a leader in Argentina, unless the attitude and personality change over time, “said Basile told Estudio Futbol.
Furthermore, Basile also admitted surprise over the failure of Argentina at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. “I had previously felt confident Argentina could become the world champion in South Africa because I know they have top players. However, everything is extraordinary from Messi precisely backwards, “explained the coach who never gush Argentina in 2006-2008.
“Now, I hope things run smoothly for (Sergio Batista). He acts like I’ve ever done, “he continued.


