Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez were a few days away from the Copa América, but they spent the time playing paddle tennis, where things did not go well at all. The Argentine and Uruguayan made several bad passes, with the striker being the most frustrated while the former FC Barcelona number 10 just laughed. They eventually won the game, but suffered.

On the other hand, Lionel Messi spoke to Marcelo Tinelli about how he lives football today: “In sport, I have a different approach to experiencing things and enjoying them. I give more value to things, to everyday life and to concentration.

Sometimes they are long and eternal. There is a lot of time in the room, but when you are in a friendly group, you have a better time. We enjoy it a lot and I don’t like those things, but everyday life makes you think about what is going to happen. Today I see it differently,” he explained.

On adjusting to life in the US, Lionel Messi said: “You live differently. Here we play one game a week and it gives you more time to do things than in Europe, where you have to think. The first thing is to sleep and eat well. Here they give you more freedom. You understand differently. Antonela is very independent, she moves around by herself. The kids adapted very quickly and play at the club school.”

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Lionel Messi is focused on the Copa América, a tournament he wants to win again after winning his first title with the Brazilian national team. The Inter Miami star aims to continue winning trophies before retiring, which could happen after the 2026 World Cup in the United States. He will face teammate Luis Suárez.