Lionel Messi 'difficult to manage, hard to be criticised': Ex-Barcelona boss Setien

Barcelona manr Quique Setien's tumultuous time at Camp u was brought to an abrupt end after just six months at helm. Barcelona's humiliating 2-8 defeat against Bayern Munich in business end of Champions League last season was infamous highlight of former manr's half-season stint at Camp u, with frequent reports of conflicts with Lionel Messi as well. Setien has w spoken on his relationship with Argentine and complications that he endured.

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Setien speaks on difficulty in managing Lionel Messi 

Setien was roped in by Barcelona following sacking of Valverde in January. But manr could t deliver desired results within a short span of six months with Catalan giants going trophyless. In an interview with former Real Mrid boss Vincent del Bosque for El Pais, Setien states difficulties he faced while managing six-time Ballon d'Or winner. 

Setien insists it is extremely difficult to man a player of stature of Messi. He also claims Argentina captain's exalting reputation takes him a distance away from any sort of criticism. But former manr still believes that Messi is best player of all time. "re have been or great players who have been great, but continuity that this boy has h throughout years has t been h by anyone."

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Messi and Setien's struggling relationship t hidden

Setien insists he is one to bring about any change in six-time Ballon d'Or winner if club have accepted him way he is. Messi is very reserved, prefers to speak less, but he sees things that he wants, ds former Barcelona and Real Betis manr. 

Messi and Setien did t quite get along well toger. club legend seemed to have lost faith with latter's tactics with frequent reports insisting that first team players found it difficult to cope with m. Messi, in fact, demanded his resignation as well, as per various Spanish media reports. 

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Messi and Bartomeu's conflict ends with president's resignation

Besides, Messi and Bartomeu's conflict is an open secret. conflict saw 33-year-old openly rebel against club board led by president last summer. Ultimately, Bartomeu brought an end to his six-season presidential stint at Camp u after putting in his papers last week. 

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