From Grandoli to the roof of the world: Success is impossible without disappointment

Leo Messi sent a message to the Argentines 48 hours after winning the title of world champion, and on the eve of the celebration in Buenos Aires.

He recalled that his journey began in Grandoli, a small club from Rosario, and that the culmination of his career came in Qatar.

"From Grandoli to the World Cup in Qatar, almost 30 years have passed. Almost three decades have passed in which the ball has brought me a lot of joy, but also sadness. I always had a dream to be a world champion and I never wanted to stop trying, even knowing that it might never happen.

This title we won is also for all those who did not achieve it at the previous world championships we played, like in 2014 in Brazil, where everyone deserved it because they fought to the finals, worked hard and wanted so much, just like me. .. And we deserved it even in that damn final.

Also, this title is from Diego who encouraged us from heaven. And from all those who always financed the national team, not looking so much at the result, but at the desire we always invested, even when it didn't go as we wanted.

And of course, this is the title of this great group and the coaching staff and all the people from the national team who anonymously work day and night to make it easier for us.

Many times failure is part of the journey and learning, and without disappointment it is impossible to reach success.

Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart! Let's go Argentina!!!" said Messi.