article_snippet: After leading Barcelona to Champions League victory against Manchester City at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night Lionel Messi hit back at those that criticised Lionel Messi earlier in the season before celebrating Spanish Father's Day with Lionel Messi family.
article_snippet: Earlier in the season, however, Lionel Messi was subjected to intense scrutiny as Lionel Messi and Barcelona struggled for form.
article_snippet: But any concerns that Lionel Messi's star was fading have well and truly been dispelled since the turn of the year and, after the City game, Lionel Messi was quick to remind Lionel Messi detractors of the criticism Lionel Messi received.
article_snippet: A short while ago I was supposed to be a disaster, it's tricky to go from being a disaster to the best form of ones career,' Lionel Messi told Canal+ after the game.
highlights_snippet: Lionel Messi was subjected to criticism for Lionel Messi performances earlier in the season .
  
highlights_snippet: The forward hit back at Lionel Messi critics after turning Lionel Messi form around in 2015 .
  