Why does Messi look like a “child” at 39?

Messi is an example for everyone who wants to play this sport. He looks 19 or 23 years old.” These were the words of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente about 39-year-old Lionel Messi.

Messi has eight goals in five matches at this World Cup, while he has been named player of the match four times.

But how has Leo managed to maintain his good physical condition?

When Messi signed for Inter Miami in June 2023, many criticized him and said that he would retire in an inferior league.

Few knew that MLS in the U.S. has high physical demands, as players there face different temperatures, different geographical areas, artificial pitches and extensive travel, Marca wrote on Saturday.

“Here, if you are not in good physical shape, you cannot play. Messi’s example shows that MLS prepares you for an elite league. The same goes for Rodrigo De Paul,” Sergio Reguilon told the Spanish media outlet a few days ago.

Marca wrote that Messi’s performances at the World Cup are no coincidence.

Messi was the MLS season’s top scorer with 25 goals. He was also named the league’s best player.

Marca also reported that Messi’s diet changed after the 2014 World Cup. Italian doctor Giuliano Poser helped him in this regard.

Messi has been criticized for not running much at this World Cup, but coach Lionel Scaloni has come to his defense.

“He runs the same in every match. It’s not that he runs more or less. When he senses an opportunity to create danger, he is like a machine. It doesn’t surprise me; perhaps it surprises people who don’t know him,” Scaloni said.