Messi s "unconventional" remarks may seem unintelligent, but they are actually very wise and the team benefits.

This is the charm of the king of football. In an interview with NBC, Messi made an unconventional statement. He didn't look smart, but he was actually very wise. When asked if he would check some of the records he holds, Messi bluntly stated that he would prioritize what is best for the team, and said that many players are obsessed with personal records, but forget about "the success of the team", which is the main goal. Messi's view obviously goes against common sense, because human nature is more selfish. Compared with the success of the team, intuitive data such as personal goals and assists are more helpful for him to jump to a higher stage and get a higher salary.

From the perspective of his career so far, Messi has been practicing this "stupid concept". From playing for Barcelona to now moving to MLS, Messi has made it a routine practice to give up precious penalty kick opportunities in order to enhance the confidence of his teammates and regain their form. According to statistics, he has given up points nearly 50 times. In addition, the slowdown in Messi's scoring statistics after the age of 30 is also closely related to the personal sacrifices he has made. Whether in the late Barcelona period, the Argentine national team in recent years, or moving to Paris and Miami, he can act as a super scoring machine. Messi, who once scored 91 goals in a year, is willing to stay away from the goal and play more of an organizer role.

Because without the support of midfield bosses such as Ha Baibu, the team needs him who can not only kill with one blow, but also organize and provide assists. If you can be smarter, don't concede points, don't transform, and keep focusing on scoring goals, then the 1,000-goal miracle may have been achieved. However, Messi also explained what it means to be wise but foolish, and to suffer a loss is a blessing. It was his transformation from a goal-scoring machine to an all-around king that increased the probability of Argentina winning the World Cup. Because if you can only score goals, you will easily be locked up by your opponents, and you will not be able to fill in the gaps in the team's tactical arrangements. In addition, Messi's other remarks in this interview once again proved that he puts the interests of the team before personal interests.

When asked whether he would participate in the 2026 World Cup, Messi said that he would observe his condition every day to confirm whether he can maintain a high level and whether he can contribute to the team and the national team. Therefore, he will wait until then to make a decision on whether to participate. This statement is actually beyond the understanding of most players. After all, a super stage like the World Cup is only held once every four years. Being able to attend is already an honor. Who can refuse such a feast? But in Messi's view, as long as he is unable to make a positive contribution to the team on the court, he will leave his position to others. Although he sacrifices himself, it increases the probability of the team achieving good results. In this regard, Salah really needs to learn more now!