Lionel Messi, Barcelona star and captain, has rejected the advice of Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the Blaugrana, wrapping up the mystery of his retirement.
In an interview with the newspaper "Marca" Madrid, "flea" reviewed the characteristics of his teammate Frinky de Jong and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dyke, stressing that he was not surprised by the strength of Inter Milan with coach Antonio Conte.
The text of the dialogue was as follows:
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic defend themselves, while you do not?
I prefer people to talk about me, I know who I am, what I have done and what I can offer, but I keep it to myself, and the masses can have their say. I don't like to talk about myself, but about the group.
- Do you see yourself over time evolving into a midfielder?
I don't know, it depends on how things work, and now I usually go deep into the field to get the ball, and link the play to the midfield, and I don't know what will happen in the future.
- Do you have an idea of how long you are left in the stadiums?
I will discover that over time, and then I will be the first to announce that I am not able to continue .. Over the years I will find this decision.
- There is controversy in Germany about the best between Neuer and Ter Stegen, what do you think?
They are great goalkeepers who read the game very well, can play with the foot like midfielders, and are also very fast.
I know Mark well and I can talk about him, but I don't see Noir's training, and I don't usually see his games, but I think in general they are the same.
- Did not participate in several games because of injury, do you feel that your body needs more rest?
It's hard because my mind is fine, I think I'm 25 years old, and I can continue to offer the same things as I was before.
But the body rules, and there are circumstances in which I have to be more careful than before, and must adapt to it and prepare differently for training and games.
