Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Summary
Argentina’s football team is built around Lionel Messi, who plays alongside close friends and teammates that support him like a family. After overcoming challenges in the World Cup, Messi showed strong emotions, reflecting relief and happiness in a team environment that suits him well.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi cried after Argentina came back from being 2-0 down to win a World Cup quarter-final match.
- His tears reflected relief that he did not let his team down after missing a penalty earlier in the tournament.
- Messi has a close friendship with teammate Rodrigo de Paul, who supports him daily with shared routines like drinking mate (a South American tea).
- Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, values the team’s friendship and unity over tactics and formations.
- The Argentina squad is designed to give the 39-year-old Messi the best chance to win a second World Cup in a row.
- The team shares daily rituals like drinking mate and playing card games, creating a close-knit team atmosphere.
- Messi prefers to be treated like a regular teammate rather than a superstar, and his teammates respect this balance.
- During matches, the team arranges itself protectively around Messi, showing their support and focus on him.
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