Estudiantes star Juan Sebastian Veron is eager to avoid Barcelona in the Club World Championship next month.

The former Manchester United and Lazio midfielder was named Player of the 2009 Copa Libertadores.

Many Argentine fans are excited about seeing Veron face-off with Barcelona star Lionel Messi - but not the player.

"I do not dream about facing him, no," smiled Veron. "For me, it would be no dream, but a nightmare!"