Lionel Messi names former Manchester City defender as toughest man-marker he has faced

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has labelled a former Manchester City defender as the toughest player who he faced during his career. When asked in an extensive interview with DAZN about the toughest opponent he had faced. "I don’t remember [who the toughest man marker has been], truly. The one from Girona [Pablo Maffeo], maybe. That was exaggerated," the 32-year-old told DAZN's La Liga show. Ex-City defender Maffeo came up against Messi during two loan spells away from the Etihad Stadium. Source- The Mirror Join us on Telegram!

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