Lionel Messi plays better for Barcelona than Argentina because he has a "different attitude" when with his club, according to former Argentina captain Daniel Passarella.
Messi made his first International appearance since the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday but could not prevent Argentina from losing 3-1 to Venezuela in a friendly, and he also picked up a groin injury.
He could not reproduce the form that has seen him score 29 La Liga goals in 26 games for Barca this season.
Passarella, who led Argentina to World Cup glory at their home tournament in 1978, believes Messi's differing form for club and country comes down to attitude, per Goal's Chris Burton:
"He's a great player who can give a lot to any team.