While he was enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Miami, USA, after the wonderful season he concluded in English Brighton, infobae speak with Alexis McCallister, the young Argentine talent who became a world champion and was one of the biggest achievements in the Qatar World Cup 2022. In a quiet chat, the midfielder shared the feelings left over from his first and successful participation in the World Cup, his relationship with Lionel Messi and his future prospects in his football career. Mac Allister has just purchased a unit at Aria Reserve Miami, a luxury condominium development in Miami’s Edgewater district, which is where he conducted this interview.
What do you think are your most important moments in the World Cup?
– In general, it was a very great World Cup for everyone and there were obviously very great personal moments, but the final was the most important match, as I felt most comfortable and we finally managed to achieve the goal that was what we wanted. for ourselves and our country. We went through difficult times with the loss in the first match against Saudi Arabia, which we did not expect, but we always emphasize that we are a team that gets stronger in difficult times and I think this blow was good for us to respond to. time and to show that we were alive and that we had chances to win the World Cup.
When did you realize they would be world champions?
– As the games go by, it was a very difficult game against Holland, they drew us at the last minute and the team beat it, we had that great virtue and when we won that game we felt we were a little bit closer to the title.
What does it mean to you to share the field with Lionel Messi?
– For me and our teammates, it’s playing with our idol, it’s a joy and a huge challenge, but we enjoy it a lot knowing that he’s our leader on and off the field and there are little details about him, especially off the field, that make him a very positive leader.
What did you think of when France tied twice in the World Cup final?
– When they played the second against us it was a difficult moment, it was a blow we didn’t expect, because until 70 minutes everything was practical for us, but these are things that happen, it was another moment in which the team became strong, we played extra time that we deserved to win too, then penalties, And it’s a bit of luck and a bit of virtue and quality, as there was a goalkeeper like Depo (Martinez) who was also very important, but the kicks were so calm and they gave us the trophy. And I think the key was Leo alone, who did a great World Cup, he’s a different player, and also his ability to overcome difficult moments, as in our case against the Netherlands, with which we brought out the character of the team that led us to be world champions.
What did the technical staff headed by Scaloni leave you with great lessons?
They have a great virtue, which is to manage the group, they were able to form a group and achieve a very strong relationship with the people, thanks to them, that was the first big step, obviously it was on the field they helped us a lot, they were fully aware that there is a great team, great players And that we have the best in the world, so I think it’s more about working defensively then when attacking, giving freedom because when you have quality players and a player like Leo everything is easier.
– Aspect of your comment in the World Cup? How would you rate your football career so far?
– What stayed with me the most was the connection that the team achieved with the fans, and after winning the Cup, what we lived in Argentina was crazy and we enjoyed it a lot, but I think there is no surprise anymore. I’m not going to complain, I’m 24, I’m the world champion, I play in one of the best leagues in the world and I feel my career is developing, but I still have my ground and I really want to improve, to be a better person and a better footballer every day; We’ll see what the future holds.
– You are one step away from one of the most important clubs in the world, Liverpool, and because you are trained by one of the best coaches, Jurgen Klopp, what do you have in mind?
I’m very calm because I also have the possibility of being at a club like Brighton who’s been with me at all times and which I really enjoy. If I don’t have to leave the club I’ll still be very happy there, but I know there will be possibilities and if a good offer arrives for the club we’ll evaluate it for me. .
How is life for an Argentinian in England? Did the adaptation cost you?
– It cost me a little bit, especially in the first year because of the language, the culture and the climate, there were different factors that made me struggle a little bit at first, but later with the support of my family, friends and the people who were always there, I advanced and it makes me very happy with my present. What I miss most is roasting, which is obviously what I try to do in England, but it’s different without friends, without family, and with a different kind of meat.
– You recently mentioned that “your life is the same boring old life”, what do you mean? Did anything change when you were world champion?
– I meant for my routine to stay the same, I’m a very quiet boy, who likes to go to practice and have fun and then come home and throw myself on the couch, with his family or friends or people close to him. I was referring more to it, and although I have more appreciation, my life is still the same as always and I still enjoy it a lot.
– What is your assessment of the English Premier League, a league that for many people is the most important in the world?
– I have no doubt that today is the best league I’m playing in and that’s why I know I would like my next team to be in the Premier League I really enjoy being there and the truth is people have always treated me like 10 in the country and that’s very important For me.
Will you return to Argentine football? Where do you want to retire?
– It’s hard to think too much about the future, time goes by, things happen and I don’t like to promise you that I’ll go back to Argentina and then I don’t, yeah I would like to retire at Deportivo Mac Allister with two brothers it’s a very important goal we have, but as I told you there is a way Long to go and we realize a lot of things need to happen for this to happen.
Being so young and achieving so much in your career, what are your short-term pending accounts?
– The goal is to continue to improve as a person, as a player, to win more trophies, I think that is my short-term goal and always will be, because I will always be the same person and I will want to be. A little better. The day before, so I focus a lot on that.
How do you prepare for the Copa America, which will be held in the United States, and the upcoming World Cup?
I think this FIFA date (Argentina will play Australia on June 15, and Indonesia four days later.) It will be very important to see the team, continue to adjust the details, I hope the Copa America, the qualifiers, everything that comes to the Argentine team is good and I feel that there is a great relationship with the people, that there are good feelings. This helps us a lot.
How is Alexis emotional?
– (speaking in the third person) Alexis is very good, she feels good about the people next to her, her family, her friends, her friend (Ailén Cova, who made him official as his partner at the wedding of Lautaro Martínez and Agustina Gandolfo)So I really enjoy my life.
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