César Luis Menotti spoke abouht Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María.

The World Cup winning coach had nothing but praise for the two other World Cup champions. Speaking in an interview with Super Deportivo Radio, here is what he had to say about Lionel Messi:

“Physically, technically and age wise, Messi can easily play in the next World Cup. He is very healthy, he trains and takes good care of himself. He is impeccable, he has no injuries. If I were 36 years old and I were him, I would play until I was 40 years old!

“Then we will have to see his state of mind, maybe he wants to enjoy his freedom a little more.

“Messi, wherever he goes, will always have freedom of action, if if he doesn’t win. He will always play well. I have never even seen him just play normal.”

Menotti also spoke about Ángel Di María and how highly he is regarded:

“Di María deserves the same recognition as Messi, Maradona and Kempes. For me, he is at the same level as the best player in the world that you want to compare him to.

“For me, he is the player who has represented Argentine football like no other in all the places where he has played. When I saw him become world champion, I was more happy for him than for myself.”

Emiliano Martinez visited Bangladesh on his short trip to Asia before his holidays and the local Argentina fan base went crazy. Reportedly, Dibu’s next stop will be Calcutta, India, where he is supposed to arrive this Monday.

Among those who greeted the Argentinian goalkeeper was local cricket idol Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament. Mashrafe thanked Martinez by posting the following on Facebook:

“Short time meet, but a great feeling. The goalkeeper of the World Cup winning team is in front of our eyes! He doesn’t know how many years of waiting of millions of people like me ended when Argentina won the World Cup!”

As for the Best goalkeeper in the world, Dibu also showed how very thankful he is to the Bangladesh people and posted the following on his Instagram:

“The people here, with their love, care, and unrivaled hospitality, have truly melted my heart. I eagerly anticipate my return to this beautiful country in the near future. So, until my next visit, I bid you farewell, leaving a piece of my heart here. I am forever charmed by Bangladesh.”

Roberto Ayala spoke about the World Cup final stating that he was treated by a doctor after the World Cup final.

Ayala won the World Cup final as part of the Argentina national team coaching staff but like everyone else, he suffered during the penalty shootout. Speaking in an interview with Radio Continental AM 590, here is what he had to say:

“As soon as Montiel scored the goal, my legs went limp and I didn’t feel anything. I’m not saying I saw the light but I almost did.

“It was tremendous. Dr. Martínez treated me and little by little, I got well again. It was beautiful. Unique.”

“When you’re a world champion, you can’t find the words to describe what you feel.

“I haven’t gone back and watched the final in Qatar, only the first half again for something specific.”

About the younger players in the team:

“Hopefully those who come, the replacements, can put on the shirt and show everything, just like these guys have done.”

Regarding a possible return to his old club Valencia:

“I will return to Valencia in some position. I always have the desire and it is a club that I love very much.”

The moment Argentina became world champions. 🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/KIanityy8y

— Mundo Albiceleste ⭐🌟⭐🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) June 30, 2023