The worst thing that can happen to a person is when their potential gets wasted. Lionel Messi‘s performance in both seasons for Paris Saint-Germain was definitely not a reflection of him. Even though the former PSG winger hadn’t revealed much in Paris, it was very evident that he was not happy. From fans’ boos and getting substituted early by the coach to playing out of position, Messi had a forgetful time at PSG.
His teammates from Argentina knew about this. The rapport between Messi and his national teammates doesn’t need any explanation. Rodrigo De Paul in 2020, pointed out that he is ready to go to war for him. De Paul is not the only one who expressed what he (Messi) meant to him.
The mood of Lionel Messi matters to his teammates
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With the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup starting this week, Messi joined the Argentina camp. His fellow World Cup goal scorer Enzo Fernandez recently said that they are enjoying what Messi is doing in the MLS.
According to Fernandez, unlike his days at PSG, Messi looks to be more happy, which is really pleasing to him. He said, “Messi at MLS? Leo never stops. He is a beast. We are enjoying what he generates. He looks happier now [than in PSG] and that is the most important thing. I’m very happy for him that he’s very happy.”
Enzo Fernández: “Messi at MLS? Leo never stops. He is a beast. We are enjoying what he generates. He looks happier now [than in PSG] and that is the most important thing. I’m very happy for him that he’s very happy.” 🗣️🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/PVnVZv1omf
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) September 5, 2023
Looks like Enzo felt Messi’s discomfort at PSG. And once he got into that happy environment, ‘Beast’ can be unstoppable claims the 22-year-old. In addition to his goal-scoring prowess, Messi has also provided some incredible assists and magical through balls this season.
Messi was spotted having many joyful moments with his family in the United States. His wife, Antonella, and children also seem to be happy and content with the new place.
David Beckham and his family have been a major factor in Messi’s settling in. Victoria Beckham was also partying with Messi’s wife a few times and the friendship seems to be quite good.
Will the charge carry forward?
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Messi with his national team can be a different person altogether. The first impressions in Miami definitely show him in a better space. In his first few months in the United States, Lionel Messi scored more goals than he did in his entire 2021-2022 season with Paris Saint-Germain.
It will be a new phase for the Argentinian Men’s soccer team with the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. The recent comments made by Louis Van Gaal claiming the 2022 World Cup to be favorable to Argentina would run at the back of their mind.
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Messi’s influence is still what will drive the team forward. He has a way of making everyone feel like they can achieve anything. Coming with undisputed momentum in the US, Messi would like to carry this beam of electrons to the internationals.