While appearing at the stadium of his former club Racing, Lautaro was interviewed by an ESPN reporter.
Reporter: Regarding the national team, how do you see it going forward, without Messi?
Lautaro: Well, right now... he hasn't left yet. There's still one more game to play, and then we'll see.
Reporter: Okay, but looking ahead, what do you think the national team will rebuild upon? I ask because the captain is about to leave, which is a significant moment...
Lautaro: Yes, but the legacy he leaves behind will continue. Those of us who have consistently contributed, along with the new players, will start fresh, just like at the beginning of every new cycle.
Reporter: What do you think of the new generation of young players joining the team?
Lautaro: There are many excellent young players with great potential. Ultimately, some of us have already played in two World Cups, and the most important thing is to carry on the spiritual legacy left by Leo (Messi), Otamendi, and previously Ángel (Di María), and continue to enjoy football.
Reporter: Now it's up to you experienced veterans to step up and assume the leadership responsibilities you just mentioned.
Lautaro: Yes, for us, this will undoubtedly be a very important period. Moving forward, it's clear that we will continue to give our all for the national team, as always.
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Bizbiklops
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Dihaciknyz
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Get your facts straight Ronaldo never begged Madrid to take him back While there were persistent media rumors in the summer of 2021—notably from Spanish TV show El Chiringuito—claiming that Ronaldo and his camp were pushing for a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabéu, these reports were publicly shut down. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti explicitly addressed the speculation on social media, stating that while he holds Ronaldo in the highest regard as a club legend, he had never considered or planned to sign him. Instead, Los Blancos were focused on other squad planning priorities. If you don’t believe me go google it always Barcelona fans having something to say about Cr7
Cristiano actually wanted to return to Barnabeu, his fans wanted him to return, he even attended barnebue to watch Madrid match which it was said he came to give support to Madrid even when he was under contract with juventus. Let me tell you, Cristiano is somebody who is capable of doing such because he is a very desperate person and wants everything at all cost. If it were possible Cristiano would have dumped Portugal to join Spain or Brazil or Argentina or France to win the world but because that is not possible is one of the reasons he doesn't want to leave Portugal national team because of the tendencies of looking for way to compete with Messi on who is the goat. Don't forget Cristiano came to laliga to challenge Messi, you remember Messi defeated him at UCL finals in wembly Bacca vs utd where Messi scored the winning goal. Don't forget when Cristiano was at Juve he challenged Messi to come to serieaA but he ran away from the shadow of Messi in laliga, he won only 2 laliga and I laliga best player in his 9 years in laliga. When he got to Saudi league he said Saudi league is better than MLS. Everything he does is about Messi.
siakrtyz
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I believe Cristiano believes Messi can come out of retirement towards the time of next world cup and may be reason he doesn't want to retire because Argentina may call back Messi but if him cr7 do same that would be the end forever. Don't forget Cristiano begged Madrid for a return just 6 months after joining juventus but he was rejected so he is really afraid of retirement but forgot it is better to step aside and then be recalled,don't forget Argentina once recalled Messi from retirement in fact Messi was begged by the whole nation and the president of Argentina to come back, because a good leader don't seek for office but office seek for the leader, so we will soon see a repeat towards next world cup , just wait and see incase you are doubting it. Ask yourself why Cristiano refused to step aside from Portugal national team, because they will never call him back and he believes Messi will return so Cristiano is using his ferocious and toxic fan base to bully everyone for him to stay.
Get your facts straight Ronaldo never begged Madrid to take him back While there were persistent media rumors in the summer of 2021—notably from Spanish TV show El Chiringuito—claiming that Ronaldo and his camp were pushing for a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabéu, these reports were publicly shut down. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti explicitly addressed the speculation on social media, stating that while he holds Ronaldo in the highest regard as a club legend, he had never considered or planned to sign him. Instead, Los Blancos were focused on other squad planning priorities. If you don’t believe me go google it always Barcelona fans having something to say about Cr7
Ancientman
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Argentina greatly missed Angel Di Maria in that final against Spain. Come to think of it, has Messi ever been able to win a trophy with Argentina without Angel Di Maria?
Shugarzizzle
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If Cristiano Ronaldo can still play competitively for Portugal at his current age and productivity, then I strongly believe that, some day, Messi will come out of retirement to play competitive football for Argentina. Currently, what Messi can give to club and country is far better than what Cristiano does, so why shouldn't I dream about Messi playing more games with Argentina? Let's wait and see.
Messi is not coming back the man have tried and he won everything possible so let him enjoy his retirement from National Team
Dihaciknyz
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I believe Cristiano believes Messi can come out of retirement towards the time of next world cup and may be reason he doesn't want to retire because Argentina may call back Messi but if him cr7 do same that would be the end forever. Don't forget Cristiano begged Madrid for a return just 6 months after joining juventus but he was rejected so he is really afraid of retirement but forgot it is better to step aside and then be recalled,don't forget Argentina once recalled Messi from retirement in fact Messi was begged by the whole nation and the president of Argentina to come back, because a good leader don't seek for office but office seek for the leader, so we will soon see a repeat towards next world cup , just wait and see incase you are doubting it. Ask yourself why Cristiano refused to step aside from Portugal national team, because they will never call him back and he believes Messi will return so Cristiano is using his ferocious and toxic fan base to bully everyone for him to stay.
Dihaciknyz
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If Cristiano Ronaldo can still play competitively for Portugal at his current age and productivity, then I strongly believe that, some day, Messi will come out of retirement to play competitive football for Argentina. Currently, what Messi can give to club and country is far better than what Cristiano does, so why shouldn't I dream about Messi playing more games with Argentina? Let's wait and see.
God bless you, Messi is going to return and is the reason Cristiano is afraid to leave because Portugal will not have back but Argentina will call Messi back at the appropriate time,don't forget it happened before. It is better to step aside and be called back than forcing yourself on the team and using your toxic fan base to bully the coach, players and national team officials to let you have your way.
Dihaciknyz
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Argentina remains Argentina even without Leo. We respect him a lot but that does not mean that when he leaves the team will not be there again!
But selfish, greedy Cristiano is still afraid to leave a space at national team for up comming generation, Cristiano must learn from Messi but unfortunately, but Cristiano's fans want us to believe Portugal will collapse without 42 yrs old cr7. Messi carried Argentina but Portugal still carrying cr7 at 42,as we saw yesterday, Portugal won without cr7 goal or assist, no contribution
Brilliantmann
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own goal merchant
Miaabcekm
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Argentina remains Argentina even without Leo. We respect him a lot but that does not mean that when he leaves the team will not be there again!
Yohabi1
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If Cristiano Ronaldo can still play competitively for Portugal at his current age and productivity, then I strongly believe that, some day, Messi will come out of retirement to play competitive football for Argentina. Currently, what Messi can give to club and country is far better than what Cristiano does, so why shouldn't I dream about Messi playing more games with Argentina? Let's wait and see.
ballsdeepanalysis
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without messi argentina will not be same
Jtikol
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hope the new will not be otherwise