@FootynewsRafa Marquez is opening up about the friction that existed when Messi first arrived at Barcelona. He describes the young player as a phenomenon who initially refused to pass the ball. Because Marquez held more experience and prestige within the club, he felt it was his duty to correct, advise, and educate him in a certain sense. During training sessions, he was extremely insistent, constantly giving instructions because they knew Messi could get past three or four players but sometimes overused that ability. Marquez would tell him not here, pass it here, use your teammates more. Sometimes the kid listened, sometimes he didn't. The tension eventually boiled over during one of those sessions where their constant insistence led to a clash. They exchanged words and the atmosphere heated up until Pep Guardiola had to step in to restore order. It was a strong argument, yes, but nothing more than that. Afterward, they became good teammates. They are not great friends, but they get along well and there is no problem. Even before Messi moved up to the first team, people said there was a boy at La Masía who made the difference. When he debuted as very young, it was noticeable instantly that he was different. That boy who had almost just debuted ended up being the greatest of them all.

@FootynewsRafa Marquez is opening up about the friction that existed when Messi first arrived at Barcelona. He describes the young player as a phenomenon who initially refused to pass the ball. Because Marquez held more experience and prestige within the club, he felt it was his duty to correct, advise, and educate him in a certain sense. During training sessions, he was extremely insistent, constantly giving instructions because they knew Messi could get past three or four players but sometimes overused that ability. Marquez would tell him not here, pass it here, use your teammates more. Sometimes the kid listened, sometimes he didn't. The tension eventually boiled over during one of those sessions where their constant insistence led to a clash. They exchanged words and the atmosphere heated up until Pep Guardiola had to step in to restore order. It was a strong argument, yes, but nothing more than that. Afterward, they became good teammates. They are not great friends, but they get along well and there is no problem. Even before Messi moved up to the first team, people said there was a boy at La Masía who made the difference. When he debuted as very young, it was noticeable instantly that he was different. That boy who had almost just debuted ended up being the greatest of them all.