On June 13, Beijing time, Messi, who came to China with Argentina to participate in the warm-up match, accepted an exclusive interview with domestic media. Messi said that he will not participate in the next World Cup in principle, and in addition, Messi said that he does not care about individual awards as to whether he can win the eighth Ballon d'Or.
Q: How do you feel to come to China again?
Messi: I can't remember how many times I've been to China, but I remember many times, the Chinese fans love me as always, they are very good to us, and we are very willing to come to China.
Q: Talk about the Champions League final?
Messi: A very difficult game to play, but also played at the level of the final. ”
Q: What is your relationship with Guardiola?
Messi: I have been in constant contact with Pep Guardiola, helping Manchester City win the Champions League and proving that Guardiola is still the best coach in the world and he deserves it.
Q: Barça fans still love you.
Messi: Even though I'm not there, they're still calling my name, which is a very strange thing. I worked there for many years and my affection for it is still there.
Q: Will you play in the next World Cup?
Messi: Like I said before, I don't think I'm going to be in the next World Cup. But now I still have to take one step at a time, in principle, I will not participate in the next World Cup.
Q: Will you win your 8th Golden Globe?
Messi: Individual awards should not be very important to me, the most important thing in my career is the World Cup, now that I have won the World Cup, if I can get the eighth Ballon d'Or I am very happy, it doesn't matter if I can't get it.