Lionel Messi revealed that early in his career, he was approached to represent the Spanish national team, a possibility that, however, never made him doubt his loyalty to Argentina. The confession came during a conversation on the podcast Miro de Atrás, where the Argentine star discussed various topics related to his career and personal life. Messi explained that the inquiry happened while he was playing for Barcelona. "At one point, that possibility came to me because I was already playing for Barcelona. It was suggested, but it's normal, because it happens with many kids," the player stated. It is worth noting that Messi moved to Barcelona at a very young age and completed much of his training at the Catalan club. Despite acknowledging the possibility, the Argentina-born forward was clear about his decision. "There was that possibility and it could have happened," he admitted, before emphasizing his conviction: "My desire has always been to play for Argentina." This choice marked the beginning of one of the most remarkable careers in modern football, with Messi betting everything on the albiceleste national team, which he would lead to victory in the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
Lionel Messi Miro de remains central to this story.
Lionel Messi Miro de remains central to this story.
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