With the World Cup title in hand, nothing worries Lionel Messi anymore. Faced with the opportunity to win his first title with Inter Miami, a club he joined just a month ago, the Argentine is relaxed. Although the United States isn't a soccer-mad nation, he's found a city to enjoy his final stage as a professional player.
"My decision (to sign with Inter) was influenced by a lot of factors. It was made jointly by my wife and my children. I came to continue enjoying football; it's what I love most in life. Today I can say I'm happy," he said.
Messi's face is serene, even his gestures slow as he poses for the cameras in the Miami team's pink jersey. It's the Argentine's first press conference since arriving in the United States to boost the performance of a team that had been mired in the bottom of the MLS.
Without pressure or debt
Leo's voice also conveys calm. When asked by the media about his adaptation and expectations ahead of the Leagues Cup final against Nashville, the forward responds with a relaxed tone. After winning the World Cup with Argentina in December, the pressures and debts associated with football have been erased.
