Messi: ‘I want Maradona to live if he gives me the World Cup’

Lionel Messi gave an interview in Argentina and specifically on urbana play. Shortly after the historic World Cup win, Pulga spoke about what he experienced in Qatar leading up to ultimate success.

One line that stood out was his wish for Diego Maradona to be alive and that he would be the one to present him with the World Cup trophy.

“I want Maradona to live and give me the World Cup trophy. This photo would be great. I think Diego and other people who love me from above gave me strength.” expressly stated.

Messi received heaps of love after beating France in the final which resulted in his social media accounts being banned: “My WhatsApp exploded. I’ve started replying to my family, but I’ve been replying to messages for days.

I had millions of messages on Instagram, the account was banned. I wasn’t looking for the photo with the most likes, people just wanted to see me with the photo.” He also revealed that he manages his profile and not just any company.

He also mentioned what he would say to his 16-year-old self: “If I could, I would tell my 16-year-old self that something shocking is waiting for him. That he will have a beautiful path, with hard moments that he will have to overcome. Never give up on his dreams because in the end he will be the biggest have wages.”

Messi spoke about his special relationship with God, who he prayed to before Montiel’s penalty: “I asked God, who has been with me throughout my career, to end it so we don’t suffer anymore. God has watched over me. There is no greater moment. I thank him every day, I can’t ask for more.”

He also referred to the game against Netherlands, the cheering in front of the bench and the incident with Vehorst: “It came naturally to me. The team-mates told me what Van Gaal said before the game. I don’t want to leave that image behind, but it came from the nervousness of the game.” However, he clarified that the most difficult game in the groups was against Mexico.