‘Many Years of His Career Suffering..’- Sympathetic Message Comes Lionel Messi’s Way as Retired Tennis Compatriot Relishes His New-Found Joy for Life

Imagine two different sports coming together in a surprising way. That’s what’s happening in Miami, a sunny and exciting city that’s now getting a lot of attention. Something unexpected is starting to happen there: two famous sports players are becoming friends. Former tennis star Juan Martin del Potro has expressed his enthusiasm for sharing the same city with soccer legend Lionel Messi, who recently joined MLS club Inter Miami FC.

While Del Potro’s tennis journey may have taken a backseat due to his health concerns, he is now relishing the opportunity to connect with one of his nation’s greatest sporting heroes right in his own backyard.

A crossroads of sports icons: Juan Martin Del Potro and Lionel Messi

In a candid chat with Tennis Channel International, Del Potro talked about Messi’s journey to Miami. He acknowledged the challenges Messi is facing, moving to a new club, making new friends, and adjusting to a different life while looking after his family. With three kids in the mix, it’s not easy, and Del Potro seems to understand that.

Del Potro added, “Being close to Messi for Argentinian people means a lot. We will hopefully have time to hang out in the future. He just arrived. He’s trying to adapt to the new club, the new colleagues, the new house, different life. And he has three kids.”

Despite the demands, Del Potro expressed his admiration for how Messi carries himself on and off the field. He shared, “It’s so nice watching him playing in this league. He’s always smiling and he looks very, very happy. I think he deserved to be like that after many years of his career suffering, trying to win the World Cup championship, and finally he got it. Now it’s time to enjoy,” according to Tennis Channel International. This isn’t the first time Del Potro and Messi have shown their connection.

A heartfelt welcome to Miami’s newest resident

Del Potro, who also happens to live in Miami, happily shared that he’ll be living near Messi. He appreciated Messi’s focus on family despite the excitement of playing in Miami. Del Potro said, “It’s nice that he’s going to play in Miami, but what’s more important is what he said: taking a break and putting family first.”

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Del Potro recognized the immense pressure that Messi has been under, from World Cup campaigns to Copa América battles. He celebrated Messi’s recent triumph in winning the World Cup and highlighted the importance of embracing moments of joy and relief. “It’s time for everyone to let him enjoy,” Del Potro noted, reminding us all of the human side of these sporting legends.

With Miami opening its arms to Messi and Del Potro standing by as a supportive friend, an extraordinary link is growing between these two iconic Argentinian figures.

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