Messi said he was "hurt" about the defeats and declared the team can only "get ready for the World Cup qualifiers."

Messi made his declarations in Santiago, Chile, where he was participating in an exhibition match for charity. He added that the team did not want to play that way in its home country, and that they were confident of their strength going into the tournament.

Messi also talked about new Barcelona teammate Alexis Sanchez.

"I don't know him as a person, but as a player he has already proven himself in Italy and with Chile. It's a great addition."

"We play a system that he knows, I think he will adapt himself fast and will do very well," Messi concluded.