Ex-Barca star cast doubt on Messi's leadership and drive at club
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Lionel Messi wasn't a fantastic captain, according to Al-Shabab midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who played with him at Barcelona. From 2018 to 2021, Lionel Messi led Barcelona, taking home the La Liga trophy in 2019. During the team's transition from Andres Iniesta to himself, the Argentinian took over as captain. He would remain with the club Lionel Messi wasn’t a fantastic captain, according to Al-Shabab midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who played with him at Barcelona. From 2018 to 2021, Lionel Messi...

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