Jamie Carragher reveals Lionel Messi called him 'a donkey' post his criticism of PSG move

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has hilariously revealed that Lionel Messi referred to him as a 'donkey' after pundit censured Argentine's dream move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

While seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is yet to fire on all cylinders in Ligue 1, he does seem to have rediscovered his form in UEFA Champions League, suggesting that it is only a matter of time before Messi returns to his best in France.

Jamie Carragher makes hilarious revelation about Lionel Messi

Jamie Carragher described backlash he has faced recently after he criticized Lionel Messi's move to PSG and Cristia Ronaldo's dream return to Manchester United this season. While speaking to Sky Sports, 43-year old said, "I h a little pop at Ronaldo early in season. I didn't think it was a great signing for United. And I said example of Messi. I didn't think Messi was a great signing for PSG.

During rwich City's 3-0 win over Watford on Friday night, Carragher revealed Messi's response as he said, "I got a private mess on Instagram from man (Messi) himself. I will t be showing private messs, but he basically called me a donkey." English pundit n hilariously went on to d that Argentine star is perhaps a fan of ir program as he must have heard Carragher's comments n.

"He watches Monday Night Football, so hopefully he's watching Friday Night Football as well because Lionel I absolutely love you. greatest player of all time - and compared to you, I was a donkey, I accept that," ded Carragher. While 43-year old may have accepted that he perhaps was t as good as Messi, he believes that Liverpool star winger Mohamed Salah is perhaps better than Argentine at moment.

"But you're t getting into this team. You haven't played well eugh, even if you did win Copa America in summer. It's t eugh to leave my man out, Mo Salah," concluded Carragher. In 11 Ligue 1 matches, Messi has just scored one goal and four assists. His form is significantly better in UEFA Champions League though as he has found back of net on five occasions in five matches.