Speaking with Diario AS, Alexis Mac Allister commented on the impact of the World Cup in Qatar on his career and his role in the Argentine team, his admiration for Lionel Messi as both a player and a person, and his hopes for Messi to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
Reflecting on his journey with the national team, Mac Allister said:
“The World Cup in Qatar gave me a place in this team. I feel comfortable with the style of play that has always been a characteristic of Argentina. That is, always trying to keep the ball as much as possible and connect through passing. My role may be a little different, as sometimes I am defensive and other times offensive, but I am proud of what I have achieved. Winning a World Cup is the best.”
Speaking about Lionel Messi’s influence on the team and his personal experience, he shared:
“Leo is everything. For my generation and for those of us who have shared a dressing room with him, he is everything. He shows in every match, training session or in a chat that he is a top person and player. It makes me happy to share a dressing room with Messi and to be able to say that I have played with the best of all time.”
When asked about Messi’s potential participation in the next World Cup, he expressed optimism:
“I hope so. I think so. There’s a year and a half left to go until the World Cup, and that’s nothing. He looks happy, and although I don’t know what will happen with his future, it seems like he’s going to stay with Inter Miami… I hope he can make it because he’s the player who makes the difference.”
Yes he’s the player who makes difference..I wish Messi keep his health and his finest play and finish…