Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest of all time, continues to amaze fans worldwide with his seemingly limitless talents. It has earned him numerous awards, including a record eight Ballon d’Or. The PSG star’s technically excellent skills and calm demeanour have turned him into a defender’s worst nightmare. A club and country record of 790 goals and numerous major honours have all come his way.
However, that doesn’t mean the humble and down-to-earth Argentine isn’t susceptible to a little drama. Here are the top three most contentious Messi moments from his career.
#3 
Jose Mourinho and Lionel Messi’s first encounter
Jose Mourinho and Lionel Messi’s first encounter
Lionel Messi (Source: Twitter)
When Jose Mourinho and Lionel Messi are put together, something juicy usually comes out of the bag. And their first meeting occurred in a Champions League match between Chelsea and Barcelona in 2006. Messi was blamed for Asier del Horno’s dismissal just eight minutes before halftime, according to the then-Blues manager.
“How do you say cheating in Catalan?” Mourinho asked reporters. “Can Messi be suspended for acting? “Barcelona is a cultural city with many great theatres and this boy has learned very well. He’s learned play-acting.”
