Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta firmly believes that Lionel Messi deserved to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) playmaker was chic all through the match. He gained the Golden Ball after scoring seven targets and laying out three assists, together with a brace within the closing.
Iniesta, who scored the successful purpose for Spain within the 2010 FIFA World Cup closing in opposition to the Netherlands, was joyful to see Lionel Messi attending to expertise the identical feeling. He informed the Athletic:
“(South Africa) 2010 is all the time current and every time any World Cup comes round, much more. With the World Cup that Leo performed, and Argentina, it was completely deserved. On this second of successful the World Cup, the enjoyment that he had was immense.”
Iniesta and Messi gained each attainable trophy in membership soccer collectively throughout their time at Barcelona. Actually, Iniesta shared the pitch with the Argentina icon 488 occasions – probably the most he has had with any participant in his profession.
Their connection on the pitch was second to none, with their joint purpose participation tally at 53. They’ve additionally accomplished their trophy cupboard on the worldwide stage.
Whereas Iniesta gained the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012, Messi gained the Copa America in 2021. The 38-year-old is now at Vissel Kobe, the place his contract expires in the summertime of 2024.
Lionel Messi’s future at PSG remains to be hanging within the steadiness. The 35-year-old is within the closing six months of his contract on the Parc des Princes and is outwardly in talks with the membership over an extension.
PSG determine in opposition to celebrating Lionel Messi’s FIFA World Cup win on the Parc des Princes
The Ligue 1 conflict in opposition to Angers later as we speak (11 January) is anticipated to be Lionel Messi’s first look on the pitch as a world champion.
Not too long ago, there was hypothesis of Les Parisiens planning a ceremony for the previous Barcelona ahead on the Parc des Princes earlier than the sport. Nonetheless, in response to French outlet Le Parisien, the French giants have determined in opposition to it.
Messi was given a guard of honor by his teammates on his return to Camp des Loges on January 4. He was additionally introduced with a trophy with a golden star by the membership’s sporting director, Luis Campos.
They imagine that is enough to indicate their appreciation in the direction of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, with the World Cup win now 23 days previous. If any celebrations did happen, there would have been a risk of some French PSG followers not taking kindly to it.
Argentina, in spite of everything, gained the World Cup at France’s expense.
