His documentary will conclude with the incredible comebacks against Egypt and England and him being thrown into the air. He tried one more time for his people and finally for himself. He was raging against the dying of the light.
Supernova of football.
📲❤️🚨 Rodrigo De Paul: "This unforgettable journey comes to an end…
"It has been 50 days filled with memories, emotions, and moments that are now part of history.
"Thank you for your love, for feeling represented by this group, for the energy that carried us this far, and for taking our flag to every corner of the world.
"It is an immense pride to be Argentine and to live in the same era as this National Team, a team that will forever be written into the most important pages of our history.
"Now, there is one more step left. And that’s where we’re heading, together, with the same hope as always."
Lots to learn from Lionel Messi
1. Be patient
2. When your moment comes. Ramp up the intensity like anything.
3. Trust your team mates.
4. Have an end outcome like a goal or an assist in mind.
5. Have a never say die attitude. Persistence to make these comebacks after going down in last 3 knockout games. Only comes with a solid character.
Great sportsmen can always teach us more about life. It’s really difficult to be this good without suffering and sacrifice.
This was then 15-year-old Enzo Fernandez writing this on social media when Messi announced his retirement from the national team. These kids are now dying for him on the pitch. Its a fairytale ending to a perfect career. Not even in movies would this ever happen.
🚨 Rodrigo De Paul on Argentina’s mentality ahead of facing England:
🗣️ Reporter:
“How is this Argentina team so strong mentally?”
🗣️ De Paul:
“Before the game, we were discussing England’s comeback against Norway. We thought it was impressive. They looked strong defensively, dangerous going forward… a very complete team.
Then Scaloni walked in, listened for a moment and said, ‘Yes, very impressive. But remember, we’re the defending champions. We’ve come back from worse situations than that. And most importantly, they don’t have Messi.’
That ended the tactical discussion. Everyone started clapping, someone shouted ‘Messi,’ and within seconds the dressing room had turned “Messi” into a song.
People ask where our confidence comes from. Sometimes it’s difficult to be afraid when your manager finishes the team talk by reminding you that Lionel Messi plays for your side.”