Messi: Miami is not strong but has its own weapons. He admires Ronaldo s achievements

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Messi scored a direct free kick against Porto, helping Miami International win the first Club World Cup 2-1. Messi said after the game: "I'm very happy. We have made great efforts and have controlled the rhythm of the game well. We think that in the first game, we will have a chance to win the game in the end for Cairo Nationals. But this victory is very important to us and worth enjoying it."

He also talked about the message the team wants to convey to the opponents and fans: "Everyone can see that we want to compete. (Porto) is a very strong European team. We performed poorly in the first half of the game because many young players were nervous. This is a very special and important game. We played very well today and we will continue to compete. We know that we are a little less powerful, but we also have our own weapons. Next, we will face Palmeiras, which is a world-class team, and it will be a difficult game. Game. ”

Then interviewed DSPORTS off the court, Messi talked about Ronaldo, “The competition between us is on the court, and we each are trying our best to fight for our team, no matter when and wherever. But of course, everything is just staying on the court, and then we become two normal people. We are not friends because we didn’t spend time together, but we have always maintained a high level of respect. I admire his achievements in his career and what he will continue to do because he still competes at the highest level. It’s not surprising, it’s normal, it’s what things should be.”

So far, each career has scored 68 direct free kicks, only behind Pele (70 goals) and Juninho (77 goals). Messi said modestly: "Actually I didn't know this before, but it was also great, isn't it? Although these are just statistics, having so many free kicks is of great significance because it's the skill I've accumulated over the years. I learned and improved day after day, and scored a lot of goals with this skill. This is an additional advantage for me, and it feels great to be among the top ranks in this field."

Speaking of free kicks against Porto, Messi explained: "In fact, I saw the goalkeeper standing in the middle of the goal, leaving room between him and the post. Because the opponent's tall figure and the ball was difficult to cross the wall, I tried it with the space he left, and he was guarding the side of the middle. The ball was very fast and lucky that it entered the goal."