It was a sentence for the football history books.
The national coach at the time, Löw, whispered into Mario Götze’s ear when he came on as a substitute in the World Cup final against Argentina: “Show the world that you’re better than Messi!” Shortly thereafter, Götze actually scored the title goal and made Messi cry…
Eight years later, I, the BILD reporter, call the Argentinian in front of the World Cup final against France to: Now YOU show the world that you are better than Mbappé! And finally get this trophy!
For me, no player in the world deserves it more than Lionel Messi (35). Who has won everything – except for the world title. One of the greatest players of all time could kiss the trophy in his 26th and final World Cup appearance.
Anyone who is not enthusiastic about this idea has never loved football.
The fact that Messi, who used to seem a bit shy, discovered his evil side at this tournament – for free. As a nice son-in-law, you gain sympathy. But not the World Cup. So he goes ahead, bullies, provokes, teases, without neglecting the magic.
BILD reporter Matthias Marburg in Qatar
I am writing this article on the plane to Buenos Aires. I’ve been reporting from Doha for the last four weeks – but I’ll experience the finale for BILD in Argentina.
Because I really want to be there when Messi makes this country and these wonderfully crazy fans happy. Because I want to celebrate the first world title since 1986 with hundreds of thousands of them around the obelisk in Buenos Aires. Because I want to shout “Muchachos, ahora nos volvimos a ilusionar” (“Guys, now we can dream again”) at the top of our lungs. The song that gave the Argentines goosebumps at every game in Qatar.
It happened in the 27th minute Morocco is protesting because of THIS France scene
These fans who are passionate about their team and their club. Those fans I saw crying at Maradona’s coffin on my last business trip to Buenos Aires. This time it would be tears of joy.
Messi, show the world that you are better than Mbappé!
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