“You Are 3 Seconds Ahead…” – Zinedine Zidane Lauds Lionel Messi’s Vision That Makes Him ‘Different From the Rest’

Lionel Messi continues to make a brilliant impact on the pitch for club and country at the age of 36. Over the years, he has received tons of praise from across the globe. However, the soccer veteran had a cherry on the cake moment when France soccer icon Zinedine Zidane put forward what he thought differentiated Messi from his rest, including his own brilliance.

This statement from Zidane for Messi will surprise many soccer fans because of the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. However, this praise is simply one great player recognizing the greatness of another player.

Zinedine Zidane points out what makes Messi stand out from the crowd

Lionel Messi has won multiple titles and trophies for his club and country. The Inter Miami star continues to work even harder after winning his 8th Ballon d’Or trophy. This has also earned him the respect of his opponents, including former rival players and managers. The most recent of them was Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane.

In an interview with Lionel Messi, the Frenchman praised him by saying, “You see things before anyone else. I was one second ahead of the rest, you are 3 seconds ahead of the rest. And therefore, for me, that’s what makes you different from the rest of the players.” This comes from a person who has played with soccer stars like Thierry Henry. He has also managed a number of them, including Messi’s long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Amid all the praise, he will have to now shift his focus on the upcoming season which is important for both club and country. Inter Miami and Argentina fans continue to expect the same impact from him that he had at the start of his career.

Inter Miami and Argentina national team expecting big things from Lionel Messi in the upcoming season

In the second half of this season, Lionel Messi made a big positive impact after signing for Inter Miami. The Argentinian helped his club reach the US Open Cup final. He scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists in 14 games for the MLS side. However, they failed to reach the playoffs. In the upcoming season, soccer experts are backing Inter Miami to win the MLS playoffs next season.

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Inter Miami is already planning big transfers before the start of the new season. They are looking to build the team around the Argentinian. Therefore, there are big expectations from the David Beckham-owned side. Argentina fans are also not far behind in terms of expectations. They are hoping that Lionel Messi can help the national team retain the Copa America in 2024 to be held in the USA.

So, the big question is can Lionel Messi win the MLS playoffs and Copa America? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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