Palermo's Confession about Messi: 'I didn't have the courage to talk to him'
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Palermo's Confession about Messi: 'I didn't have the courage to talk to him'

Record1 September 2026 at 17:32

The Platense coach made a confession about Lionel Messi while recalling the 2010 World Cup. According to the report, the coach admitted that he didn't have the courage to talk to the Argentine player.

The confession comes in the context of memories from the 2010 World Cup, where Messi was playing for the Argentine national team. The article refers to this statement as a "confession from Palermo," suggesting a connection to the Italian city or the Sicilian context.

The Platense coach publicly revealed his difficulty in interacting with Messi during that period, showing admiration for the player but also a certain inhibition in approaching him.

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