Ciartas: “I see myself in Messi, those who say I didn’t run have no idea”

An interview with Spanish Media was granted by Vassilis Tsiartas, spouting quips of particular interest. THE “El Mago” he talked about modern football, Greece’s attempt to qualify for Euro 2024 and many other topics.

When asked by her publicist “Confidential” to comment on the fact that some were commenting negatively on the fact that he was not running around the pitch, he said:I ran a bit for those who have no idea about football. I was running on offense and thinking of possible ways to deliver the final pass and break the defence. Some people think that taking a free kick or a corner is not tiring. Football is not a marathon. Cruyff said it: “There is no footballer faster than the ball”. There are few players like Messi, Riquelme, me. They said I wasn’t running, but I was scoring 15 or 20 goals and giving assists. Why then don’t they also require the central defenders to run into the attack?»

He was asked by the Spanish journalist which player he “sees” in himself and replied: “If you leave out the individual actions, in which he dribbles, and the speed with the ball at his feet, I would say Messi. For the way he thinks, passes, shoots, the imagination he has in the game. I have no reason not to compare myself to him. There are things that only he can do, because if it were not so there would be many like him».

Regarding Greece’s attempt to qualify for the finals of Euro 2024: “From Brazil onwards everything was destroyed. Not everyone can handle football situations. Everyone wants to be involved in their own way. A lot of people like football, but I also like music and I can’t play the piano or the guitar. That’s why I can’t say I’m a musician».

Regarding the possibility of Greece qualifying for the finals through the playoffs:There are hopes. The important thing is how the team will be in March and not to underestimate Kazakhstan. It is an opportunity that should not be missed. I wish we were in the EURO in Germany».