More liberated than ever, Lionel Messi (36) places Argentina’s current level of play very high, to the point of comparing it to that of the best Barça in history who played under the orders of Pep Guardiola.
The muscle injury of Lionel Messi (36 years old) which has handicapped him in recent weeks is already far away. The striker hit hard on Tuesday by scoring a magnificent double during Argentina’s victory in Peru (0-2) during qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. At the end of the match, the seven-time Ballon d’ gold (soon eightfold?) testified to the great lightness of the team, of which he places the current level of play very high.
“There is a very marked style”
“This team is impressive, it continues to grow, it plays better and better,” the former PSG player told Tyc Sports after the match.
“Comparing yourself to Barcelona, which is the best team in history, is a lot, but I think we are very close thanks to what we have demonstrated, to have become champions of America and the world.”
“We have great players,” he added. “No matter who plays, it doesn’t show because there is a very marked style, which identifies us a lot and which we like. We hope to continue on this path.”
If he does not specify it, Messi is certainly referring to Barça coached by Pep Guardiola between 2008 and 2012, a period of the madman embodied by himself, Xavi, Andres Iniesta or Sergio Busquets and crowned with numerous titles (including three Leagues and two Champions Leagues in particular).
“Since the Copa América won in Brazil (in 2021), we have been liberated and have grown,” concludes La Pulga. “And after winning the World Cup, much more. The team is very confident, very relaxed. No matter where they play, they are always the protagonist and want the ball. We feel very good and we like to play this way.”
2023-10-18 06:26:32
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