Spanish coach of Rodina Artiga said that Messi wanted to meet with him
The head coach of the Moscow “Rodina”, the Spaniard Frank Artiga, on the air of “Match Premier”, told a story about a meeting with the striker of the Argentine national team Lionel Messi.
Artiga recalled how he worked in the academy of the Spanish Barcelona, for which Messi then played. After the Argentine won his fifth Ballon d’Or, he wanted to meet all the academy coaches and take photos with them. “Leo himself drew attention to our work at the academy. Therefore, I will never forget that day,” the coach emphasized.
Artiga worked in the academy of the Spanish Barcelona from 2010 to 2021. He took charge of Rodina, which plays in the First League, in October 2023. After 26 matches, the team under his leadership is in fourth place with 44 points.
Messi is an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. As a member of Barcelona, he became the champion of Spain ten times and won the Champions League four times. With the Argentina national team, the forward became the world champion.
Source: Lenta
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