Messi happy at Barcelona: Argentina coach

TIL Desk Sports/ Lionel Messi could not be happier than at Barcelona, and can crown his status as an all time great by winning the World Cup with Argentina, national coach Edgardo Bauza said. “I can see just how happy he is at Barcelona with his family around him,” said Bauza, who has been at the helm of the Argentine national team since August 2016.

“Of course when Leo is happy that helps him give his best performance, morale is crucial for form,” said the 59-year-old former defender. “A footballer is happy when he is playing and winning, otherwise he is rarely happy,” said Bauza.

Messi’s Barcelona were beaten 4-0 at Paris Saint-Germain last week in their first-leg last-16 Champions League tie and with his contract running out in 2018 there is speculation he may leave. The coach refused to be drawn on Messi’s future. “At Barcelona, Manchester City or wherever, that’s his decision to take. I just want him to play and that’s all.”