Argentina captain Lionel Messi has revealed that in the past he had the opportunity to represent Spain at international level, but without hesitation he chose his country of birth.
“Spain gave me the opportunity to play for them, but I always wanted to play for Argentina. It’s my country, I feel this shirt,” Messi said.
The Argentine star, who developed as a footballer at FC Barcelona’s academy in Spain, was eligible to represent La Roja due to the years he spent there.
However, he decided to remain loyal to Argentina, with whom he has achieved great success on the international stage.
His statement brings attention once again to the strong emotional bond Messi has with the sky-blue-and-white shirt and his dedication to his national team.
