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Jamie Carragher reveals Lionel Messi called him a 'donkey' on Instagram for suggesting he would not be a good signing for PSG

Jamie Carragher has revealed Lionel Messi called him a 'donkey' after he suggested the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was not a smart signing for Paris Saint-Germain earlier this season.

The Argentine apparently didn't take kindly to the opinion and wasted no time in letting the Sky Sports pundit know his feelings.

'It was on Monday Night Football and I got a private message on Instagram,' Carragher said on Friday Night Football ahead of Watford's game against Norwich at Vicarage Road.

Jamie Carragher revealed Lionel Messi called him a 'donkey' on Instagram this season
The Argentine took exception at the Sky Sports pundit's view of his move to PSG in summer

'From the man [Messi] himself.