Lionel Messi reveals a market backstory

“To be able to say you have achieved everything in soccer is really valuable. As I always say, I was lucky enough to win everything at club and international level with Barcelona, and also to achieve it with the national team. It is something that I think I will appreciate more with time. That’s why I always say I’m very grateful to him, for everything he has given me. Yes, God has given me all this”.

Word of Lionel Messi, who during an interview with ‘Simplemente Fútbol’ Youtube channel, revealed a backstory: “After the World Cup, I didn&#8217t see myself playing for any other European team but Barcelona. My goal was to come back. To return to my home, where it all started. But unfortunately it was not possible”.

“The decision to come here was purely a family decision. We came to the United States, to Miami, to have this new experience”.

Closing on the 2026 World Cup in the United States and Canada: “This’year will be important for my decision about the World Cup. I would be lying if I said I am not thinking about it”.