It will become a gimmick. Not a week goes by without Lionel Messi taking the floor to, among other things, come back to his experience at Paris Saint-Germain and say all the bad things he thought about his time in the capital.
The Argentine world champion repeated that his arrival in Florida was motivated first by family reasons. “We had spent two difficult years (in Paris). The truth is, it didn’t go well, we struggled,” he said in an interview with Apple TV+.
Conversely, in Miami, “it’s a bit like going back to the life we had in Barcelona: enjoying everyday life, the children, in a family that is doing well. I also appreciate the sports daily, which was not the case. Now that some time has passed, I can say that we were right to say that (Miami) was the right place to come,” added the former Barça idol.
Lionel Messi also says “not yet” thinking about retirement and wants to “make the most of the time that (he) has left” in football, he said. “Honestly, I’m not thinking about it yet. I like to play, to be on the field with a ball, to compete and to train,” said the 36-year-old Inter Miami player.
“I don’t know how much longer I’m going to play, but I’ll try to enjoy it while I can, as long as I’m well, and we’ll see. The most important thing is to take advantage of what is left, whether it is a lot or a little. You have to take advantage of every moment because it won’t come back and I don’t want to regret anything, ”said the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner in this interview recorded on Saturday.
Qualified for a new final with Miami
On Wednesday evening, Lionel Messi, double decisive passer, sounded the revolt against Cincinnati to allow Inter Miami to reach the final of the United States Cup, after a half won on penalties 5-4 (3-3 in regulation time). The Floridians will have the opportunity, against Houston or Salt Lake City, to win the second title in their young history after the Leagues Cup last Saturday.
They have won everything since the arrival of the Argentinian and he was once again decisive in securing a second final in a row. Led 2-0 about twenty minutes from time, Miami was able to rest on the sevenfold Golden Ball: Messi delivered two offerings to Leonardo Campana, first in the 68th from a free kick, then after additional time (90th + 7).
In extra time, both teams scored, making it 3-3 and the game on penalties. The “Pulga”, first shooter, did not flinch and neither did his teammates. And as in the League Cup final against Nashville – won on penalties – it was goalkeeper Drake Callender who ended the session, repelling Nick Hagglund’s attempt.