🚨Pau Cubarsi on facing Lionel Messi in the Final:
"For me, this is more than just a World Cup final. It's the first time I'll share a pitch with Lionel Messi, and it's emotional because growing up at Barcelona, I always dreamed of playing alongside him. I was too young when he left, so I never got that chance."
"Now football has written a different story. Instead of being his teammate, I'll face him in the biggest match in football. That's something I'll remember forever. Messi is the Greatest player of all time in my eyes. Playing against him in a World Cup final is an honor, even though once the whistle blows, I'll give absolutely everything for Spain to win. You can't admire someone during the 90 minutes, you have to compete."
"After the game, regardless of the result, there's one thing I really hope for: his jersey. It'll be the most special shirt in my collection, and I'll definitely frame it. Years from now, I'll look at it and remember that I had the privilege of facing the greatest ever on the biggest stage in football. That's a memory I'll cherish for the rest of my life."