Messi was also a huge part of this build up but we talk about it less. Remember when scaloni took over as caretaker coach at that time many members of the argentina staff weren't being paid properly and messi helped them. His support and sweat have also been part of building
🚨🥹❤️ Leo Messi: “I honestly don’t play thinking about how old I am but rather about how I feel physically. From there, I just try to give my maximum, regardless of my age, and give everything I have. The truth is that I feel physically good.
"I also feel very supported by this group and this team, which plays wonderful football and has incredible players both in attack and defense. It’s a team and a group that has been built over many years, that competes and never gets anything handed to them.
"I’m happy to keep contributing, helping, and being part of this group because we enjoy being together. Every day here is a very happy one.”
"And honestly, I’m happy to be here because, as I said before, I love playing. It’s what I’ve done my whole life, it’s what I enjoy, and hopefully I can keep doing it for a long time to come.”