Lionel Messiwinner of the World Cup in December with Argentina, felt “called” by the gold trophy after the final, he told Urbana Play radio in Buenos Aires on Monday.
“The World Cup called me, she said ‘Come and take me, because now you can touch me’. I saw her shining in this magnificent stadium (of Lusail, editor’s note) and I did not hesitate (when I decided to kiss her)“, said Messi.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or would have preferred the cup to be presented to him by his compatriot Diego Armando Maradonabut the latter died in 2020, without having been able to attend the third triumph of the Albiceleste in the queen competition.
“I would have been happy if Diego gave me the cup, admitted the 35-year-old champion, so that he could at least see Argentina champions. He loved the selection so much. From up there, he gave me strength, as did many people who love me.“
“I won the World Cup after so much suffering and lost finals“, continues the Paris SG striker. “God had kept it for me.“
Argentina won the final four penalties to two against Franceafter scoring two goals in regulation time (3-3).
In his career, Messi had lost one World Cup final (2014) and three Copa America finals.
“Here, there is nothing left, I won everything with the selection, Barcelona, and individually“, added the Argentinian who, in addition to the World Cup, also has the Copa America with Argentina in 2021, in addition to four Club Champions Leagues and multiple national titles with Barcelona and a French championship with Paris. .
