Messi came to Paris just to win the Champions League. But his first season in Paris was hit in the head. In the quarter-finals, Paris was eliminated by Real Madrid, and their Champions League journey this season has come to an end. For Messi, it was definitely a heavy blow.
In fact, after Messi came to Paris, his performance did not satisfy the fans. Compared to his versatility at Barca, Messi spent most of his time in Paris in a low profile and did not have particularly eye-catching highlight moments. Moreover, Messi's low profile, not only on the field, but even elsewhere, he also behaves like a humble gentleman, not impatient.
For example, when Messi first arrived, many people thought he would ask the club for the number 10 shirt. After all, the no. 10 jersey represents supremacy and is the heart of the team. With Messi's stature and strength, he deserves to wear the number 10 shirt at any club.
However, the number 10 of Greater Paris is Neymar. Neymar has always been a conceited and arrogant player, and he has always considered himself the soul player of the greater Paris. So, in general, it's impossible for him to give up his No. 10 shirt.
But this time it wasn't anyone else, it was Messi. First, the relationship between Neymar and Messi was very good when he was in Barcelona; second, if there is one person in world football who can convince Neymar, it can only be Messi. So if Messi really wants the No. 10 shirt, Neymar will most likely let it out.
However, Messi did not do so. He put on the no. 30 jersey and left the no. 10 to Neymar.
At the time, the world's interpretation of the matter was completely unanimous - Messi came to Paris with no intention of provoking a dispute, he just wanted to play silently, did not want to spoil the atmosphere in the team. Moreover, Messi has shown an open-minded and humble gentlemanly style in this matter, which is worth learning from many people.
In this way, Messi's humble and gentlemanly personality is considered to be standing.
However, now, the performance of Messi and Paris Greater is obviously not satisfactory to everyone. Especially in the two-legged match against Real Madrid, Messi not only conceded penalties, but also did not contribute highlights in both matches. In addition, many people criticized him for walking on the field and not having the full momentum to win the game. It can be seen that the energy in Messi's body is disappearing little by little as he grows older.
The energy mentioned here is multifaceted, including physical strength, willpower, and, enterprising.
So, can we interpret it this way - Messi does not want to grab Neymar's no. 10, in fact, in a way, it is a manifestation of lack of aggressiveness, and at the same time, it also reflects his mentality of not wanting to take responsibility.
The configuration of the greater Paris allows Messi to get a great sense of superiority from the depths of his heart. You know, the players around him are Mbappe, Neymar, and the output of these two people on the offensive end is already fierce enough. So, Messi came to Paris, can you say that he has no inertia in his heart? The sprint thing is done by Mbappe, the outstanding thing is done by Neymar, messi is here, in fact, he wants to use the strong squad of Paris to win the Champions League for himself. And in the process, he didn't want to over-consume himself. Moreover, his current energy could not allow himself to consume too much.
Suppose, if Messi had brought Paris with a hot heart, he would have been ambitious and sworn, and I would have come here to be the boss, because my ability and status were here, so number 10 would give me up. I have to wear a size 10.
If so, maybe Messi will be criticized by others for not being a person and has low emotional intelligence. But at the very least, this is more like a strivers who come to start a business with passion. Know that no. 10 means responsibility, and not wanting a no. 10 jersey means avoiding responsibility. If Grand Paris doesn't perform well, it's the problem of the 10th, which has little to do with my 30th.
Let's just assume that if it was C Luo, what would he do?
Although Ronaldo is not mixing well at Manchester United at present, his aggressiveness is still full. Even if some people say that he is selfish and only pays attention to his own data, at least, C Luo's energy is still there, and it is enough. When he comes to Manchester United, he has to wear a number 7. Although the meaning of the 7th and 10th is different, C Luo dares to express his true attitude, which means that he is willing to bear the corresponding responsibility.
And Messi has always been a low-key person, and will not be as brazen as C Ronaldo. But from another point of view, in fact, the so-called high profile is to dare to promise and be brave to deliver. And low-key, sometimes it's really another form of self-preservation.
To say that Messi came to Paris for the elderly is obviously inappropriate. But from the current situation, Messi poured energy into this team, there is still a lot of room for growth. In the second leg against Real Madrid, look at how Modric, also veteran Benzema, is desperate on the pitch. In particular, Modric, 37 years old, can actually complete such a long-distance run and assist, which is the responsibility of the No. 10.
The number 30, the thirteenth number, always gives people a feeling - Messi is at the bottom of the line, watching the young people in front of him desperately on the field, and if they are lucky, maybe they can win a championship. In fact, Messi should stand in front and take responsibility for himself. In today's context, 35 years old is really not old. Look at Levan, look at Cristiano Ronaldo, look at Benzema, look at Modric.
Finally, don't forget that there is only one person in history who has won 7 European Ballon d'Ors. Such a person, don't lose your enterprising spirit.