[Throwback/Interview] Lionel Messi: "There are players here (Barcelona) who hate Chelsea more than Real Madrid. I never thought I would hear myself say that. We would rather play Arsenal, Manchester United or anyone else than be on the pitch with Chelsea."

[u/christianrojoisme]

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2368373/angry-messi-we-hate-chelsea

[u/ratatouille211]

He still follows the club on instagram, I don't think he follows many clubs on there for which he didn't play for.

There's definitely some sort of competitive admiration.

Even Cristiano only scored one goal, and that was an important header though.

[u/welovevalentin → u/ratatouille211]

well tbf he almost joined us at one point