Lionel Messi thanks Diego Armando Maradona

Lionel Messi’s words

Lionel Messi is over the moon after winning the world title with his Argentina team: “I wanted this cup for a very long time, I was sure Diego Armando Maradona would give it to me.”

“I had a feeling it would happen. Now we want to go to Argentina and enjoy it with everyone, it is an immense joy. I love soccer, it’s my life, and I love playing with this fantastic group-I have no doubt, I want to play a few more games as a World Champion. Now I can’t wait to go back to Argentina and enjoy the party, everyone!”

For the second edition in a row, no Italy at the final stage of the rainbow event. The failure to qualify, however, did not cost Roberto Mancini his job with whom, it should be remembered, the Azzurri triumphed in the European championships whose semifinals and finals were played in London’s legendary Wembley Stadium. Italy has won the World Cup four times, in 1934, 1938, 1982, with Enzo Bearzot at the helm, and in 2006, when the national team’s coach was Marcello Lippi, beating Raymond Domenech’s France in the final on penalties.