Interview with LIONEL MESSI: "for me football is an entertaiment"

What are your expectations of this National Team which had a good star at the Qualifiers?
I am confident. We are lucky to have great players. It is impòrtant to have a good star. In this will acquire more self confidence: we shouldn't have any trouble to qualify, anyway, we will have to prove itin every game because every one will be a new challenge since we all know yhat there are many difficulties at the qualifiers.

How do get along with Ronaldinho, E'to, Henry?
It is an excellent experience. It is a great group. I'm lucky to play with important players in Barcelona and the same in the National team.

What are your expectations for the future of the season?
Yes, I have some expectations because we played great games at first, we have remarkable players and we wish to finish the year enjoying many things.

Do you ever think of your popularity when you are only 20 years?
I try not to think of it to much. I want to enjoy football, to play quietly as usual.

Even forgetting the comparison with Maradona, after the goal againts the Getafe...
There were many comments on it everywhere and I was happy. But always making a difference and separating his popularity from mine.

By Juan agustin confalonieri and Coscia