Jerzy Dudek: Messi Is Very Provocative, Cristiano Egoist But Competitive

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JAKARTA - Former Polish national team goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek is in the news for not criticizing names like Raul Gonzales, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi in his autobiography.

Dudek joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2007 from Liverpool and remained at the Spanish club until 2011 under the shadow of Iker Casillas.

He played a total of 12 games in four seasons and won one La Liga title, one Copa del Rey, and one Supercopa de Espana.

Despite playing very little, he earned the respect of the fans and the dressing room.

In his autobiography, Jerzy Dudek: The Big Pole in Your Goal: Autobiography (2016), the Liverpool hero in Istanbul 20025 wrote that Raul was a very arrogant man.

"But in general he is normal," continued Dudek.

Meanwhile, regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, the former goalkeeper called him very selfish but very competitive.

"However, he is a completely normal man, but I understand that he can be seen differently from the outside," continued Dudek.

According to the Italian outlet Il Posticipo, Dudek also wrote that Messi is a nuisance on the pitch: "He is very provocative, as are Barcelona and their coach Pep Guardiola. They always annoy you and often do it perfectly.

"I saw and heard Messi say very rude things to Pepe and Sergio Ramos that you can't even think of. Imagine what can come out of the mouth of someone who looks so calm and kind."

But, apart from that, there are no harsh criticisms like other books from world football players.