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Lionel Messi He revealed to the “Big Time” podcast that he was not prepared to leave the Barcelona, the club of his loves, where he forged himself as a professional footballer, where he had his best years and where he became a legend. However, this harsh change in his life totally benefited him.
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REALITY BLOW
Despite being the star of the “Culés” at 34 years old, that cry in the summer of 2021 was proof that Leo put his feet on the ground and opened his eyes.
First, because he realized that no one is indispensable, even Messi, when the Catalan board headed by Josep María Bartomeu did not see it as a priority given the financial problems that the club was facing.
Second, because he had to demonstrate resilience, sacrificing his dream of always being a Blaugrana until retirement and demonstrating his quality. with another teamwhich many criticized him for.
Third, because age It was starting to be a factor and that was going to affect it, especially in a team as demanding as Barcelona.
CHANGE WAS NECESSARY
His adventure through PSG It gave him new challenges, but also more peace of mind.
Prioritizing his family, putting aside records and the fight of egos like with Kylian Mbappé and being “mortal” helped him focus on what he wanted most, lift the World Cup with Argentinawhich he finally achieved in Qatar 2022 as an emotional leader, beyond the idol that he is.
He left behind the pressure of his drought in the Champions League since 2015, Bayern’s 8-2, the comebacks of PSG, Liverpool, Roma and Atleti, as well as the lost finals with the “Albiceleste”since Brazil 2014 and the Copa América 2015 and 2016 that led to a brief retirement from the national team.
IT WAS THE BEST AGAIN
The Argentine star reinvented himself and even immortalized himself by obtaining his eighth Ballon d’Or and his tercer FIFA The Best. Lionel arrived as the Best in the World at Inter Miami of the MLS in the United States, where he is a media phenomenon.
Now enjoy football in a different way, feeling the headquarters of the next great events of this sport such as the Copa América 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.
What new changes will Lionel Messi make to football and history? Could it be that there remains one last chapter for Leo with Barcelona?
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