Filipe Luis reveals fascinating reason behind not exchanging jerseys with Lionel Messi

Former Atletico Mrid defender Filipe Luis has opened up on reason for t exchanging his jersey with Barcelona star Lionel Messi. Brazilian international has played against Messi while with Deportivo La Coruna, Atletico Mrid and Brazilian national team. However, he has never exchanged his jersey with six-time Ballon d'Or winner.

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Lionel Messi jersey: Filipe Luis reveals reason for t exchanging jersey

While speaking to Panenka, Filipe Luis has revealed main reason for t exchanging his jersey with Lionel Messi. He claimed that he always hits Argentine international on field to stop him. However, Messi never reproached him. When Luis was quizzed on why he never attempted to get Messi jersey on field, defender asserted that he enters field to win game and t to show world that he played against likes of Lionel Messi. 

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Lionel Messi jersey: Filipe Luis mires Barcelona superstar

Despite his refusal to exchange jerseys with Lionel Messi, Filipe Luis didn't fall short of words while praising Barcelona captain. He revealed that he mires six-time Ballon d'Or for what he has achieved in his career. Messi is best to have embraced game in this era.

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Lionel Messi jersey: Argentine deserves every Ballon d'Or, says Luis

Filipe Luis claimed that it was a pleasure to watch a player like Lionel Messi play. Argentine international's display on field is something to enjoy. It could take years or even deces to see ar player like Barcelona talisman. On being quizzed on Messi's record Ballon d'Or triumphs, Filipe Luis claimed that Barcelona man deserves every Ballon d'Or for what he has achieved on field. 

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Lionel Messi jersey: Filipe Luis plays for Flamengo

Filipe Luis spent eight seasons at Atletico Mrid. During his club career, he has also played for likes of Chelsea, Real Mrid B and Deportivo La Coruna. 34-year-old went on to join Brazilian side Flamengo in 2019 on a two-and-a-half-year contract.