Argentine star Exequiel Palacios has revealed how his first interaction with Lionel Messi went. Over the last few years, Messi has emerged as a leader and role model to several Argentine youngsters who have made their breakthrough in the national team. However, Palacios has explained what separates Messi from the rest other than his extra-terrestrial soccer abilities.
During an interview with Public TV, Exequiel Palacios revealed how Lionel Messi‘s one question froze him in his tracks. He said, “The first time I saw Messi was when I was training, and the first thing he asked me was how the injury was. I was surprised because I didn’t know he was aware of that.” Palacios further continued how he felt dumbfounded in front of the Argentine skipper.
“The first time I saw Messi was when I was training, and the first thing he asked me was how the injury was. I was surprised, because I didn’t know he was aware of that.
I was frozen at that moment, I didn’t know how to respond to him. When I got home I told everyone.
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— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) September 27, 2023
He further admitted how he blurted out the entire incident in front of his family. The Bayer Leverkusen star further explained how his experience was playing alongside Messi in the national team. He admitted that even when Messi’s teammates give him a bad pass, he produces something magical out of it.
Lionel Messi also recently expressed his love and admiration for the new generation of Argentine players who were a part of the successful 2022 World Cup campaign. Messi admitted that after years of heartbreaks with the national team, he had finally found a crop of players who were willing to walk the extra mile beside him.
Liverpool star reveals his feelings about playing with Lionel Messi
Meanwhile, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has also shed light on the tiny details that make Lionel Messi so special. While speaking to La Nacion, Mac Allister admitted that the new generation of Argentine players have a great deal of admiration for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. He also appreciated the intricate details that make Messi what he is as a person as well as a leader.
• “Who’s the best player you’ve ever played against?”
Alexis Mac Allister: “Bernardo Silva.”
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— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) September 25, 2023
The Liverpool star further highlighted how Lionel Messi chose to skip his son’s birthday and be with the national team during their recent match against Bolivia despite not being included in the squad. Mac Allister admitted that the minute details of Messi’s personality make the former PSG star even better. He also explained that helping Messi win the World Cup after years of heartbreak was an incredible joy for him.
Over the last couple of years, Alexi Mac Allister has become an integral part of the Argentina national team. Mac Allister played a vital role in the 2022 World Cup and even scored a goal against Poland. The former Brighton star also provided an assist for Angel Di Maria’s goal in the World Cup final against France. After his recent move to Liverpool, the 24-year-old star is expected to reach even more heights in soccer.
