Lionel Messi described as 'a little tired' of critics

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi has told at least one football official in Argentina that he's "a little tired of" the criticism he's received since the World Cup.

Julio Ricardo Grondona, the president of the Arsenal club, described Mess's mood in an interview on Radio Guemes on Thursday.

Messi did not play in Argentina's 4-2 victory over Germany this month, repeating the matchup of the World Cup final won 1-0 by Germany.

Grondona, a son of the late Julio Grondona, who headed the Argentina Football Association for more than three decades, says "it's true Leo is a little tired of the critics and the things they say."

Contradicting rumors he might step away from Argentina, Grondona says Messi intends to play important matches but will limit his international appearances at the request of Barcelona.