Time announced the top 100 influential people in 2023, and Argentine star Messi was selected. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Messi led the Argentine national team to win the championship.
Federer wrote a comment for Messi: "Messi's goal record, the championship does not need to be counted, I think the 35-year-old is outstanding in that he has maintained the peak for so many years. This is so difficult to achieve, to maintain. ”
"He is as good as a magician, accurate passing is art, and his consciousness and anticipation are almost beyond the scope of human understanding."
"My career has just come to an end and I now realize what kind of weight we athletes carry, but in everyday life, we don't realize it. For an athlete like Messi, that weight will only be heavier because he represents a world-renowned club while also playing for a passionate country. ”
"Argentina's World Cup victory was a feat and countless fans poured into the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate, it was a wonderful moment for sport and witnessed by the world. Even those who don't follow football must know the true impact of the world's hottest sport. ”
"When I was growing up, Maradona and Batistuta were my favourite Argentine players and I had the pleasure of meeting them. They inspired me and now Messi will inspire future generations. ”
"I just hope that we can see some more of his unique creations, his art, and when Messi is performing on the field, don't blink too often, you may miss something incredible about him."
"Thank you, Leo."
