Argentina international Lucas Tripodi believes Lionel Messi would still be “the ultimate” player if he switched from 11-a-side football to futsal. Messi has accomplished nearly everything in his chosen profession. The 2022 World Cup winner is presently the most decorated player and widely regarded as the undisputed GOAT in many eyes.
At 36 years old,Messi is currently on the books of MLS side Inter Miami and has impressed them to an extent.Messi has mastered a standard football pitch and a size five ball, but how would he fare in the fast-paced, highly creative world of futsal? When asked about it, Tripodi told FIFA’s official website when asked about it. He adds that the current Argentina star is a big fan of Boca Juniors legend Juan Roman Riquelme:
“Messi would be the ultimate. Doing what Riquelme would do but with countless goals as well.”
Quizzed on whether superstars at the top of the global football game, such as Messi could transfer their skill set, Tripodi added:
“It’s easier for a futsal player to move to 11-a-side than vice-versa. That’s not because of a lack of technical skills, but because tactically futsal is very fast and dynamic…”
“It takes years to master it. When it comes to decision-making and positional sense, a futsal player is usually quicker to process these things. That said, there are certain players, like Messi, who could surely transition and make the same or better decisions than a futsal player.”
Messi will not be making a career change anytime soon because he is under contract with Inter Miami until 2025, with an option for another year after that. Argentina is preparing to defend its Copa America and World Cup titles in 2024 and 2026, respectively, giving the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner more trophies to compete for on the international stage.
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