Stoichkov criticizes Laporta for Messi: “The lie has become very big”

Hristo Stoichkov could not hide his sadness for the goodbye of Leo Messi from Barça. The Bulgarian, ex player of the entity culé, charged against the president of the club, Joan Laporta, having said that the negotiations for the renewal of the Argentine were on the right track. This was stated by Stoichkov during his speech on 'TUDN', the television in which he collaborates.

“It touched my heart when Leo gave my children t-shirts, when my granddaughter was born he also gave her a t-shirt. I have things about him in my house, in my museum. Seeing him now with this image, with another shirt, is different. I see very strange that people who promised, people who touched their hearts … 'I am going to make it possible', 'I want', 'I am', but in the end the lie has become very big“, criticized Stoichkov, very affected by the departure of Messi from Barça.

“This image is very strange. It is difficult, but life is like that. Wherever I go I will always respect him for everything he has done for Barcelona, everything he has done for the people, for the children … I have been very lucky to have it there. It's difficult, “said Stoichkov, before recalling the beginnings of his good relationship with Messi.

“I met him when I was 12-13 years old, I went in the afternoons to see him train. A child like today. Humble, calm, always respected … I had to experience important things with him, so many awards galas. We share many times together and these are images that remain with me for a lifetime, “said Stoichkov.