Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Messi Reflects Emotionally on Argentina's Near-Miss World Cup Campaign
Lionel Messi spoke about Argentina's effort in a previous World Cup.
He said the team came very close to becoming champions.
He said they gave everything they could.
Messi described their match against England as very tiring, both physically and emotionally.
He said the team barely made it through.
He also remembered teammates from different periods of his career.
Messi said they always gave their best while representing Argentina.
The speech reflects his appreciation for his teammates and the team's effort.
Lionel Messi said Argentina came very close to winning the previous World Cup.
He said the team gave everything but did not become champions.
Messi described the match against England as physically and emotionally draining.
He said the team had barely managed to continue after that match.
He praised his teammates for always giving everything for Argentina's jersey.
- Who
- Lionel Messi discussed Argentina and his teammates.
- What
- He reflected on the team's effort and near-miss in a previous World Cup.
- When
- The speech followed what the headline describes as Messi's last game for Argentina; no date is provided.
- Why
- Messi was reflecting on Argentina's performance and the effort of his teammates.
- Speaker
- Lionel Messi
- Team discussed
- Argentina
- Competition discussed
- A previous World Cup
- Match mentioned
- Argentina against England
- Messi's assessment
- Argentina came very close but did not become champions
- Team effort
- Messi said his teammates always gave everything for the jersey