“He Is at a Beautiful Age” – Lionel Messi Earns Stripes From the Architect of Argentina’s First World Cup Win, Amid Plans to Stay in Inter Miami

There’s a difference in the way all the World Cup winners think. After reaching a point, they know how to gracefully progress ahead. Argentina won the World Cup last year owing to its favorite star, Lionel Messi. The country after that cannot seem to question or doubt any of the Argentine’s decisions further. One person definitely appears to support Messi’s endeavors. Argentina’s World Cup legend from 1978 is okay with Messi being at Inter Miami after the World Cup as he’s always been accompanied by ‘great teammates in great teams’.

Lionel Messi, not renewing his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, was understandable. But many people did not expect his move to Inter Miami in the US. However, the World Cup-winning hero hasn’t stopped doing great things there. That, in return, can leave none of the fans or critics complaining.

1978 World Cup Mastermind praises Lionel Messi

Diego Maradona criticized Messi and Argentina after they missed out on the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. However, during the World Cups, the Argentine fans continued to support the team in any situation. Now that the World Cup has finally reached Messi’s hands, the praises cannot stop for the Argentine. To express his appreciation, the 1978 Argentine National team coach recently called Lionel Messi wise in making decisions.

Cesar Luis Menotti said, “Messi knows how far he can go and how he feels about playing. He is at a beautiful age to decide what to do and what not to do. He was accompanied by success and great teammates in great teams”, as compiled by TyC Sports.

Menotti was the manager of Argentina’s World Cup-winning team in 1978. The former coach pointed out that Lionel Messi is at the right age to decide where he wants to stay and what he wants to do. Having the experience of what it takes to win a World Cup, Menotti gave it to Messi for his success.

The former FC Barcelona coach was also influential backstage in Argentina’s World Cup win. He was the director of Argentina’s national team but could not accompany them due to his respiratory issues. The iconic coach who changed the face of the Argentina Nationals team also hails from Rosario, Messi’s hometown.

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Cesar Luis Menotti, an Argentine Soccer revolutionary

Known as the El Flaco, Menotti coached some huge teams like Boca Juniors and Argentina’s Under 20 team. Apart from winning the 1978 World Cup, he also coached and utilized Diego Maradona’s skills to win the World Youth Championship in 1979. Menotti a firm believer in quality than result-oriented soccer also stated, “Results are not only evaluated by the goals scored, but also by how they are achieved.”

However, as times progressed, Lionel Messi is now on the verge of winning his 8th Ballon d’Or. The star has moved to the US, creating a different legacy, helping David Beckham’s team win its first trophy ever. Soon Messi’s fans will get to view his upcoming docuseries partnered with Apple TV. Any thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

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