Lionel Messi criticized as a poor example in opinion column

In an opinion piece, columnist Edmundo Fuster criticizes the public adoration of footballer Lionel Messi, labeling him a “bad example” for current and future generations.

Fuster argues that Messi’s lifestyle, specifically his use of personal funds to pay for bodyguards as a form of ostentation, contrasts unfavorably with certain long-standing labor union leaders. The author compares Messi’s tenure with the national team to the decades-long leadership of various Argentine union officials, such as Amadeo Genta, Luis Barrionuevo, and Armando Cavalieri, noting that while these union leaders face criticism, they do not receive the same level of public homage as the athlete.