Messi: “I was the only one who didn’t get recognition from his team for winning the World Cup”

He spoke for everyone and everything Lionel Messi on a television station of his hometown!

Its seven-time owner Golden Ball gave an interview to the channel OLGA and referred, initially, to his presence in the next Copa America with the Argentine national team, stressing that the 2026 World Cup is still far away: “I want to get to the Copa America in good shape, it will be nice. And then I will see accordingly how I am. I’m not thinking about the next World Cup yet, because it’s too far away. It’s been years and we have to see how I feel, I’ll see it day by day. I don’t want to think about the future. I want to enjoy as much as I can, what I like most is playing and playing football».

He then focused on the fact that he was the only Albiceleste footballer who, after winning the World Cup he didn’t get recognition from his team (Paris Saint-Germain): “I was the only player from the Argentina team who was not recognized as a world champion by his club“, emphasizing that although he did not spend his best days in Paris, he was crowned world champion there: “Although I did not have a good time in Paris, I became world champion there. Everything happens for a reason».

?? Leo Messi: “I was the only player from our Argentina team who did not have recognition as a world champion from his club [PSG].” ???? pic.twitter.com/bdvPWXa9un

— All About Argentina ?????? (@AlbicelesteTalk) September 21, 2023

In fact, when asked if he would have another child (he has three boys), he answered that he would love to with his wife, Antonellato have a daughter: “We would love to have another child. We are not in the research phase, but we would like a girl“, adding that he feels he is a good father and wants to pass on the values ​​he learned as a child in Barcelona:

Leo Messi: “Another child? We would love to have another child. We are not in the research phase but we would like to have a girl.” pic.twitter.com/bmsjrPunGW

— Barca Universal (@BarcaUniversal) September 21, 2023

“I think I am a good father and I try to pass on to my children the values ​​that I was taught when I was young. I follow the approach of the club I grew up in, Barcelona. The values ​​of this group are very important».

At the same time, he did not hesitate to refer to the tattoo he has on his leg with the Blaugrana logo, saying:I got this tattoo to show my love for the club that made me who I am“, while about what he will do after his retirement he said: “I don’t think about it. I do not want to think about it. I want to continue to enjoy what I’m doing now».

Leo Messi: “My Barca tattoo? Look, I got this tattoo to show my love for the club that made me who I am.” pic.twitter.com/tosZCpMR0K

— Barca Universal (@BarcaUniversal) September 21, 2023

Messi also stood at Golden Ballfor whom he is the absolute favorite to win, underlining that he has won everything in football and club titles are more important: “It’s a beautiful honor but I’ve been lucky to win everything in football. Champions League, championships, Copa America, World Cup. These are more important than the Ballon d’Or».

Leo Messi: “The Ballon d’Or is a beautiful honor, but I was lucky to win everything in football: Champions Leagues, league titles, Copa America, World Cup and others. These are more important awards.” pic.twitter.com/hzsUQyOVVa

— All About Argentina ?????? (@AlbicelesteTalk) September 21, 2023

Finally, he also referred to the disapproval at the “Parc de Prince” which, according to him, happened because of his presence in the country that beat France in the World Cup final: “”It’s understandable. I was in the team that won the final, because of us they didn’t become world champions again.”