Rodrigo De Paul told he only plays for Argentina 'because he's Lionel Messi's friend' as Atletico Madrid star is branded an 'unpleasant guy'

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Rodrigo De Paul has been branded an “unpleasant guy” and told that Argentina only continue to pick him “because he’s Lionel Messi’s friend”.

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  • Midfielder won Copa America & World Cup
  • Often operates as Messi's on-field minder
  • Can rub opponents up the wrong way
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