“I don’t think he could do that if he played in Italy” – When Chiellini claimed Lionel Messi could never score iconic goal if he played in Serie A

Giorgio Chiellini (L) and Lionel Messi

Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini once claimed that Lionel Messi would have never scored his iconic Copa del Rey goal in Italy. Barcelona faced Athletic Bilbao in the final of the 2014/15 Copa del Rey at Camp Nou.

20 minutes into the game, the Argentinean picked up the ball at the halfway line and went on a mesmerizing run. La Pulga beat four men on the sidelines and skipped past another near the box, before slotting the ball into the net.

The Catalans went on to win the game 3-1, with Lionel Messi scoring another goal in the first half. However, it was the Argentinean's first effort that left fans around the world spellbound. Chiellini, though, wasn't too impressed.