Thiago Silva criticises Lionel Messi, insists Barca legend needs education
It was during the course of the friendly match between Brazil and Argentina that Messi gestured towards Brazil coach Tite asking him to ‘shut up’.
It was during the course of the friendly match between Brazil and Argentina that Messi gestured towards Brazil coach Tite asking him to ‘shut up’.
Lionel Messi, irked by Brazil head coach Tite's interference, was caught on camera asking him to shut up with some physical gestures.
The 27-year old forward had already played for Brazil after being involved in one of the most anticipated transfer deals which failed to materialise before the transfer deadline.
Brazil coach Tite commented on Neymar’s injury concerns and also admitted that the best player in the world is only between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
After the match for the third place, in which Argentina beat Chile 2-1, the FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi lashed out against CONMEBOL.
Rumours about Tite leaving the team gained traction after well-known sports columnist Juca Kfouri said in his UOL blog that the coach was willing to pass on the job regardless of the outcome of the final.
Rumours of the troubled Brazilian leaving PSG to return to Barca have gained traction over the summer.
"What I can say to you is that I've been with Neymar for three years and in personal matters, between me and him, he is loyal and truthful."
Tite is the first coach of the Brazil national team to be re-appointed after a World Cup elimination since Claudio Coutinho in 1978.
Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 1-2 to Belgium.
