Messi made a statement that made Argentina fans excited after winning the championship
Lionel Messi led the Argentina team to the 2022 World Cup championship in Qatar. With seven goals, three assists and showing his best side, the captain now won the only title he was missing and then had a private chat with TyC Sports.
The Rosario star scored a brace against France in the final, converted the penalty in the penalty shootout and established himself as the tournament's best player: "It's crazy, it makes you want, but It's the most beautiful thing in the world. Look what it is, it's beautiful. I really wanted it. God will give it to me, I have a feeling. We suffered a lot, but we made it through.”
“I can't wait to go back to Argentina to see how crazy it will be,” said La Pulga excitedly, referring to the festivals that will take place back home when they return from mainland Asia with World Cup in hand.
Messi went on to talk about the huge importance of the title in his career, but assured that he plans to continue playing for the national team: “Obviously I want to end my career with this, I can't ask for anything more. Thank God you gave me everything.
Closing my career almost like this is impressive. After this, what will I get? Copa America, World Cup… It came to me almost at the end. I love football, what I do. I love being in the national team, collectively, I want to live a few more games as a world champion."
Messi concluded with an emotional statement, emphasizing that he had achieved his biggest dream at Lusail Stadium: "It's anyone's little dream, I'm lucky to have achieved everything. what I'm missing is here." La Pulga said before kissing the trophy one more time and dedicated it to the people of Argentina.