In the MLS this does not happen to him, Lionel Messi's complaint after playing with Argentina

Lionel Messi has expressed his frustration with the pitch conditions after Argentina's 1-1 draw against Venezuela in their 2026 World Cup qualifier. The Inter Miami star was visibly upset with the waterlogged pitch, which he claimed prevented Argentina from playing their usual style of football.

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"It's very difficult, the game becomes very messy," Messi said after the match. "We couldn't string two passes together. In the second half, maybe on the right-hand side, a bit more, but it's very difficult to play like this."

The match was delayed due to heavy rain, leaving the pitch in a poor condition. Messi argued that the waterlogged surface made it impossible for Argentina to play their usual passing game.

"The pitch didn't help us to do what we want to do," he continued. "We had to play a different game that we hadn't prepared for, but that we already know: fighting for second balls, winning duels, playing with the opponent's mistakes and not taking too many risks. You couldn't play from the back, in the first half we gave a couple of passes backwards, the water stopped the ball and made it difficult for us. We played the game we had to play with this pitch."

The Argentine captain's comments have sparked a debate about the quality of the pitch and the impact it had on the game. Many fans and pundits have criticized the condition of the field, arguing that it made it difficult for both teams to play good football.

The draw in Venezuela leaves Argentina with 13 points from nine games, maintaining their position at the top of the South American qualifying group. However, the performance of the team has been questioned in recent matches, with many fans calling for a change in tactics.