Barack Obama presents the "wonderful" Lionel Messi & Argentina Words of wisdom in preparation for the Copa America 2019

Former US President Barack Obama has offered Lionel Messi and Argentina expert advice before the Copa America next month.

The 46th edition of the South American elite football tournament will pit the superstar in Brazil and the defending champion, Chile, as they attempt to win their first Copa America title since 1993.

Despite the fact that the best player of the competition can boast, Argentina found itself stuck in the last two finals, tilting against Chile on penalties in 2015 and 2016. Obama has been president of the United States from 2009 to 2017, and one of Lionel Scaloni's supporters will be the key to unity for the launch of this year's tournament against Colombia on June 15th.

"Even the people we see as geniuses are working with other people to develop their style," said Obama, quoted by Goal.

"In Argentina, even if Messi is beautiful, they have trouble winning the World Cup. My advice to young people is that we must recognize that very few people do great things on their own. "

Argentina was selected in Group B, alongside Colombia, Paraguay and Qatar for Brazil's flagship event, with many supporters The Albiceleste pinning their hopes of glory on their talisman forward.

the Barcelona The number ten is announced in the football world as one of the greatest players of all time, and many consider the 31-year-old player as a "God" among men after scoring 614 goals in 719 appearances. These claims were dispelled by Pope Francis last monthhowever, who stated that there could be only one God no matter how from another world MessiThe talents of can be.

"In theory, it's a sacrilege … but I do not believe it," he said. "Of course he is very good, but he is not God."