And whatever it is, the World Cup in Qatar is sure to be Lionel Messi's last World Cup. The 35th birthday cake will be cut on June 24, the World Cup starting next November is the last chance for Messi to leave the world stage with the title. Is the Argentine a little more confident this time?
It has to happen. Messi won the Copa Amrica in July last year, beating the 26-year-old to win the title, beating Neymar's Brazil in the Brazilian soccer club Maracana. Eleven months later, Argentina rejoiced at the English football pilgrimage Wembley in England the day before, this time on the way to winning the European and South American intercontinental title 'La Finalisima', losing to Euro-winning Italy on the same day in July last year.
However, the biggest strength in Messi's World Cup dream is probably his teammates. Argentina is very much in tune with the team, and everyone in the team is determined to bring something to Messi. That is clear from the words of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. To put it bluntly, everyone in Argentina will fight like a lion for Messi.
When Messi was knocked out of the last 16 by Killian Mbappe's 4-3 win over France in the 2018 World Cup, it was assumed that this might be his last World Cup. But then Lionel Scaloni took over and gradually changed the Argentina team's opening.
Argentina is now a balanced team with young talents like Messi-Di Maria, Lo Celso and The Paul. Probably the most important thing for the Argentines is that this Argentina does not play in a completely 'Messinirvar' strategy like before.
But he plays for Messi. In the words of The Paul, Lo Celso, it has come up many times before. Emiliano Martinez also said a little differently, 'A year ago we were nothing. Now that we have won the title, everyone is starting to think that we have become one of the favorites of the World Cup. But we will always be on the list of favorites for the World Cup, because we have the best player in the world (Messi) in our team. We will all fight like lions for him. '
Emiliano Martinez is also a big contributor to Argentina's two titles in the last 11 months as Scaloni continues to make strides. The goalposts were also a major weakness for Argentina's golden generation team, and since their debut in the aqua-white jersey last June, Martinez has become a big name in the goalposts.
It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Emiliano has been an integral part of the Argentine team ever since he came to light after blocking two shots in a tiebreaker in the semi-final against Colombia on his way to a Copa America victory.
The Emiliano Martinez must be taken seriously! But Emiliano's next word may not be well received by Argentina's rivals.
Many are skeptical about whether Argentina's La Finalisima win will be seen as a major title. The tournament, like the UEFA Super Cup in European club football, is the best determinant of the two titles. But as a one-match tournament, many are reluctant to give it much importance. Argentina's rivals do not agree at all.
However, Emiliano Martinez argued that "this is a final for us, we see it as a officially recognized UEFA final. And this title is boosting our confidence. '
Argentina's opponent Italy did not get a chance in the World Cup in the final, but many people are worried about winning the title of Argentina. But here, too, Emiliano Martinez's argument is, 'People might say we haven't played against any great team in Europe. However, they have won the Euro. We have shown that we can fight anyone. '