FC Barcelona – La Liga Defended Argentinian after contract leak
Antoine Griezmann has spoken highly Lionel Messi after details of his earnings at Barcelona were leaked the night before the game against Athletics club.
The France international spoke after goals from himself and Messi Barcelona a 2-1 win Athletic on Sunday evening.
“We enjoy Leo Messi, he’s a legend,” Griezmann told Movistar +.
Griezmann also explained the rationale behind the celebration of his goal, gathering the entire squad at the corner flag.
“Sometimes you play, sometimes you don’t, but everyone is part of a team,” he added.
The victory brings Barcelona to the fore Real Madrid to second place in the LaLiga Santander table, ten points behind leaders Atletico Madrid.
“There are a lot of races to go and we have to focus on ourselves,” said Griezmann.
“We have to try to win every game we have left, and then we’ll see.”
About the impressive achievement of Ousmane DembeleGriezmann only had good things to say about his countryman.
“He is doing very well, he takes care of himself and works hard off the field,” Griezmann told the former Borussia Dortmund winger.