Argentina Captain Reveals What Messi Did Before His Final Match

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Argentina’s new captain, Cristian Romero, has revealed that Lionel Messi personally selected him for the leadership role.

Speaking during an interview with Adidas Football’s communications team, Romero said he had no regrets about the efforts he made to express his admiration for Messi.

Romero was paying tribute to the 39-year-old football icon, who is expected to feature in his final match next week.

The former Tottenham Hotspur defender said, “He chose me to be captain, and that’s something beautiful. My way of showing love is pretty rough, but I told him I regret not showing him all the love I always had for him.”

Meanwhile, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez also spoke with the Adidas Football communications team, describing Messi as the player who united the country.

Martinez added that the 39-year-old would leave the national team having built an exceptional legacy.

He said, “Leo did not merely unite the players within the national squad. He unified an entire nation. This constitutes the legacy he bequeaths.

“I wish this period could have persisted indefinitely. We possess profound affection for him, and that affection shall remain with us throughout our existence. It is remarkable how a single individual can exert such substantial influence and fundamentally transform circumstances.

“He serves as a model for all individuals. He encountered numerous challenging circumstances with the national team, yet he demonstrated unwavering determination. He consistently aspired to advance and achieve victories with Argentina.

“During my period of recuperation from injury, I contemplated my personal circumstances and posed the question to myself: ‘In what manner can I return as my optimal self?’ Leo demonstrated considerable significance for me throughout that period….”

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