“The Made” Messi.. How did a precise system lead the Argentine star to legendary brilliance?? | sports

The moment when Argentine legend Lionel Messi was replaced in the final minutes of his country’s match with Algeria was not just an ordinary tactical change to the Arrowhead Stadium bench, but rather it was a moment that embodies the amount of pressure mixed with appreciation that the Argentine national team is experiencing.

While Messi was stepping off the field, coach Lionel Scaloni tried to maintain his emotional stability despite his team’s 3-0 lead, but his features betrayed him, as he was overcome with emotion as he embraced Messi in an embrace of gratitude.

This scene brought back memories of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, when assistant Pablo Aimar collapsed in tears after Messi’s goal against Mexico, in a shot that represented a lifeline for 46 million Argentines.

Exceptional glow

In his 200th international match, Messi confirmed that time is powerless against him. The Tango legend began his country’s title defense campaign by scoring a historic hat-trick, raising his tally to 16 goals in the World Cup finals, equaling the record set by German Miroslav Klose.

A few days later, Messi achieved this record with a brace against Austria, leading his country to the round of 32, and placing him on the throne of the World Cup’s all-time top scorers, with 18 goals.

This performance prompted Messi’s former teammates, Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero, in the commentary box, to “bow down,” according to their description reported by The Athletic, in appreciation of what the player, who celebrated his 39th birthday on June 24, is offering.

Even the competitors had no choice but to praise, as Norwegian Erling Haaland – after scoring two goals against Iraq – posted a “selfie” on Instagram, commenting: “Messi is crazy.”

The secret of continuity

Behind this performance, there is an integrated work system. The Athletic website confirmed that Messi did not participate in this tournament for show, but rather to prove that he is still capable of making a difference. His preparation strategy included moving to Inter Miami, where he adapted to the atmosphere of American football, and last season he achieved the league title, the Best Player Award, and the Golden Boot, in addition to topping the list of top scorers in the South American qualifiers with 8 goals.

Physically, Messi follows a strict regimen dating back a decade under the supervision of nutritionist Juliano Böser, focusing on fish, meat and salads rather than previous eating habits. At Inter Miami, an advanced technical and sports staff, including the Argentine national team’s physiotherapist Walter Ensoralde, is working to ensure its readiness.

It is noteworthy that the club created an internal tournament known as the “Super League”, in which Messi scored more than 80 goals, which reflected his competitive readiness before the start of the World Cup.

Technology and family environment

Argentina did not neglect the technical aspect; Leandro Petersen, the commercial director of the Argentine Federation, revealed that the national team relies on artificial intelligence to track the historical records of the players, starting from the age of 13 years until the first team, including nutritional and psychological systems and injury prevention.

This approach was decisive in Messi’s rapid recovery from a hamstring injury before the start of the World Cup, so he could participate upon his return in the Iceland match and make the difference within seconds.