The Argentinian star shines at a massive press conference at the Doha Convention Center a day after the albiceleste premiere
A spacious room full of journalists of all nationalities. A huge queue at the door and a sudden restriction of access for the cameras due to lack of space. Only televisions with rights were eventually shown. Leo Messi’s press conference ahead of Argentina’s debut against Saudi Arabia this time became a planetary event.
One of the benefits of having 32 teams in Doha is that they are all forced to go through the Doha Convention Center for official press conferences. And Argentina, FIFA or who knows if the Emir of Qatar himself chose Messi to accompany coach Lionel Scaloni for his debut. In chronological order, he was the second star to appear in conference room number 1, after Gareth Bale yesterday. But the commotion the Welshman caused was nothing compared to everything Messi is getting into.
In total there were ten questions that the Argentinian star answered. Twenty minutes of exposure where he was slow and relaxed. Undeterred by the one who had formed before him. “It’s a special moment, maybe my last World Cup and the last chance to make this dream come true,” he said in the most representative excerpt of his performance. Almost all of the questions focused on knowing “how are you”. Whether he is injured or not (he said no), whether he is happier than ever, whether he arrives more prepared than on other occasions… of a path : «Age makes you see things differently and give importance to little details I didn’t realize before. Enjoying everything is above all today.
A slight murmur at the end, an “ohh” of sadness because the press apparently didn’t think much of Messi. And when the idol was lifted, applause from the Argentine press began and was supported by a large part of the public. From there, they race for one last photo and shout to get the Argentinian’s attention.
By the time the star retreated and Scaloni came out to speak, the capacity was reduced by half. As if Qatar had scored twice before the break.
Source: La Verdad
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