Last year the dream of an entire nation came true after Argentina lifted the coveted World Cup trophy. For Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentina squad, this was not just a personal achievement but a fulfillment of their promise to the people of their nation who have struggled and suffered just to see their team win. The Netflix documentary, ‘Captains of the World,’ showcased the emotional journey of this promise.

The documentary provided viewers with an exclusive perspective on Argentina’s path to victory in the World Cup, while also shedding light on the underlying challenges faced by the nation. Argentina has been grappling with a long-standing economic crisis for years. Despite these challenges, soccer has emerged as a source of solace for its people.

The Argentina squad wanted to ‘honor’ their fans

The documentary provides a glimpse into the struggles faced by the Argentine people during the crisis. Journalist Sofi Martinez described how “The World Cup is an escape from that for everyone. We only talk about football,” she added. Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister further echoed this sentiment.

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The Liverpool star stated, “It creates a connection between the people and the players which has been very important for our success.” The docuseries was given a heightened emotional impact by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who made some teary-eyed comments.

Overwhelmed with emotions, he stated, “We know the huge effort people make. I hope we can bring them joy. We play to honor them all.” Then came the statement from the nation’s hero, Lionel Messi, who added, “We were doing everything to make it happen. They also suffer and live it just like us.”

Indeed, the team succeeded in their pursuit as they emerged as champions of the World after 36 years of wait. The immense joy that followed was evident when over 4 million individuals flooded the streets of Argentina to celebrate during the victory parade. As for Lionel Messi, he “couldn’t ask for more,” than all this.

Lionel Messi’s final message after winning the World Cup

In the Netflix documentary, we also see Lionel Messi imparting a profound message after finally achieving the trophy that had eluded him for 16 years. Reflecting on his journey, La Pulga humbly expressed, “My dream was to win something with the international team, and in the end, I was lucky to win it all.”

He continued by stating, “Reaching the end, finishing like this, I couldn’t ask for more.” Before 2021, the Inter Miami forward had remained bereft of any international accolades; however, he managed to redeem himself by clinching both the Copa America and subsequently conquering the World Cup merely a year later. Today, Messi stands as a national hero for Argentina.

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