“I am very happy to have been able to play this Club World Cup”said the Rosario, 38, in statements to DSports.
Lionel Messi’s balance after his participation in the Club World Cup
Despite the adverse result, the world champion in Qatar 2022 chose to highlight the competitive spirit of his team, which came from overcoming the group stage: “The idea was to try to compete and be up”, Explained Messi, and considered that together with his teammates they managed to meet that goal.
Inter Miami had classified as second of the Group asurpassing to Porto and ensuring his pass to eighths. However, he had to face the in force UEFA Champions League championa very difficult stop from the football.
Messi was overwhelming in his analysis of the meeting and superiority of the rival: “What was expected was given,” he said, added: “The PSG is the best team in the world, without a doubt.”
In his review of the campaign, the “10” pointed out a key point: the Draw against Palmeiras in the last game of the group. That day, Inter won 2-0 and the Brazilian team tied it on the end. The result left those of Miami seconds and forced them to face the PSG in the first elimination round.
“It is not a reproach,” said Messi, although he admitted that a triumph in that meeting had changed the crossing and destiny of the team. Anyway, he rescued the performance shown: “We were at the Club World Cup level,” affirmed.
Lionel Messi: “I’m happy to be and continue enjoying football”
In the general balance of participation, Messi left a message of optimism and projection: “We gave the maximum and it is really important for what is coming,” said the striker, who also also He highlighted the respect received during the contest.
Regarding his passage through the PSG and the relationship with former partners, he commented: “Some were colleagues with whom I had a very good relationship. I am grateful to the treatment of the people “.
Finally, the Argentine captain spoke about his sports present and the challenge of staying competitive at his age: “I try to always be accompanying the group and giving the maximum”he said.
Despite the physical wear of the calendar and his 38 years, Messi remarked that he felt comfortable during the tournament, partly because there were fewer transfers than in the usual season of the MLS. And he concluded: “I am happy to be and continue enjoying football, which is what I like the most, and try to help the team.”
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