“[World Cup] Trophy Was Calling Out to Me” – Lionel Messi Makes Emotional Confession Before Argentina’s Glory in Netflix’s ‘Captains of the World’

The emotions before the 2022 World Cup final were running very high for Lionel Messi and his teammates. But, in the latest documentary, the Argentinian captain has made an emotional confession. Before the game started, La Pulga revealed that it looked like the prestigious World Cup trophy was calling out to his name as he walked past.

The statement from the Argentinian star shows it is crucial to control emotions during demanding situations. In the end, the whole La Albiceleste handled their emotions well to win the ultimate trophy.

Lionel Messi revealed his feelings before the World Cup final started

There have been stories of soccer captains touching the World Cup trophy and losing the match. However, Lionel Messi, in the recently released Netflix documentary, has revealed an emotional confession while he walked past the trophy. Talking about his feelings before the final against France, he said,” They say you can’t touch it or look at or anything. I could see it shining and the trophy was calling out to me. It’s very hard to explain how you feel at that moment. All the energy everyone is so excited.”

In the end, it all worked out well for La Pulga and his teammates. Argentina ended up winning the final against France on penalties. The Argentinian star finally achieved his dream of winning the prestigious trophy. Before they presented the trophy to him, the World Cup-winning captain made sure he kissed the trophy to loud cheers from the fans. In an interview, Messi also revealed that he did it because the trophy sparkled, and that picture became a hallmark moment. 

Lionel Messi and the entire country enjoyed the World Cup final win last year. However, the 36-year-old has revealed that he would have loved his hero, Diego Maradona, to present him with the trophy.

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La Pulga wanted Argentina’s soccer icon to present him with the trophy

After the World Cup win, every staff member and player of the Argentinian team was enjoying the World Cup. Amidst the happiness, Lionel Messi did not forget to give tribute to his hero, Diego Maradona, who passed away in 2020. In an interview, the 36-year-old revealed that he would have loved the former World Cup-winning captain to present the trophy to him.

Lionel Messi also revealed that Maradona, while he was alive, wanted the national team to lift the trophy. He also mentioned how the legendary Argentine watched them from above and encouraged the team to glory.

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The Inter Miami star also remembered Maradona as he lifted his 8 Ballon d’Or on the birthday of the legend. What were your favorite World Cup final memories of Lionel Messi? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.