10 things we would like to see in a Messi movie

Lionel Messi and Cristiano are like the Batman and the Joker—they share an unparalleled, but at the same time can’t exist without each other. When Cristiano does something, fans want Messi to better it. The opposite is also true.When Cristiano’s son was born, many wanted a little version of Messi to arrive as soon as possible. Few years down the line, Thiago Messi came and that quota was filled as well. When Messi scores in a game, the pressure of scoring on the Portuguese also rises.In the most latest of happenings, the former United man had a movie released on his life. The movie is based on the life of the Madeira-born and his rise to stardom from the tough streets of his neighbourhood.So now the klaxon has rung, and the hypothesis is in: what if the Argentine made a similar movie depicting his life? While there are no plan of that yet, we will get a little ahead of ourselves and try to surmise the contents of any such potential movie. Or, rather, these are some of the things we would like to see in a Lionel Messi movie.

#1 Origin of his birth

Whenever Messi does something absolutely ridiculous on the field, which is most of the times, people question his original birthplace—whether he is, in fact, from this planet or not. While it is a bit of a discrimination against the planet to suggest that someone must be of another place in order to be insanely good, a Lionel Messi documentary must contain the details of his birth.

In that case, not much work has to be done as copy-pasting the first scenes of Man of Steel would suffice. That way, the awesome Russel Crowe would be starring in Messi’s movie, which would automatically make it better than Cristiano’s one.

Jokes aside, even though it seems quite possible that he might have been zinged in from another planet like Kal-El aka Superman was, roots are the beginning of everything and for us Humans, birth is the root of it all.

#2 What got him interested in football

Obviously, being born in South America means that you are a football fan by birth. However, there is always something that makes you fall in love with the game. Some moment of spark, something you can relate to, something that makes you feel free, is always the crux cause for someone being interested in something.

For me, it was Raul Gonzalez. The man’s class on the field made me fall in love with the game instantly. So, it seems only logical to reveal the real reason for Lionel Messi falling in love with the game. Perhaps he might say that God sent him to show people how to play football to which Cristiano Ronaldo would reply saying that he doesn’t remember sending anybody.

And then the debates will just rage on and on. Classic internet joke.

#3 How he ripped kids older than him apart

Every footballer that is worth his salt rose to stardom by punishing the older kids with superior skills on the pitch. Lionel Messi is, obviously, no different. As a child, he played with kids much older than him and absolutely ripped them to shreds with his other-worldly talent.

An interview of those poor and tormented kids, who lost their innocence to the Argentine’s assault, would be a good content for the movie. Obviously, they will praise the man who hurt their feelings, but deep within, their soul still cries as they remember how he nutmegged them repeatedly to spin them inside out.

And a depiction of that would be just fine.

#4 His love life and how it affected him

Love. The single most powerful and life-changing feeling in the whole world. Love can make a person’s life and the lack of it can absolutely make it a living nightmare. And it is of no wonder why Lionel Messi has been having a fairy-tale life since childhood.

Antonella Roccuzzo. The woman with which he has fathered 2 children. The love of his life. He has known her since they were kids and this is a relationship that seems to be tied together till eternity.

The first thing we all ask someone who has fallen in love is: how did it happen? What is the thing about the other half that made the God of love shoot cupid arrows to the heart? In my case, her hair did it. But who cares about me?

But we all do care about Lionel Messi and would absolutely love to know about this with a good amount of details.

#5 How Barcelona spotted him and were there any other clubs

Among all the clubs in the world, how did Barcelona spot him? While there are many articles on the internet giving an extended summary of that, a documentary without this would be no documentary at all.

Sometimes, pictures are better than words and in this regard, the story of Barcelona’s spotting of his young talent and hastiness in getting him signed while also promising to provide the medical needs in order to pump up his size—a clear picture of this things would be nice.

Also, a gem as shiny as him can’t go unnoticed by the others. So a closer look at whether other clubs were interested or if any club made offers for him would surely do a good job at making people go, “what if”.

#6 How the Barca academy kids reacted after seeing him play for the first time

Obviously, when a foreigner kid comes in and shows off his other-worldly football skills in font of others, a sense of amazement and insecurity could be sensed in the air. Or, watching him play so good would perhaps break their hearts as they realise he would make it to the team before him.

The Argentine joined the club as an early-teenager who looked destined for greatness. However, settling in a new environment is never easy and how he fared up is a point of curiousity for most. All of us would like to know who was jealous of him and who supported him the most.

Whether he spent nights crying due to homesickness or took to it like a fish does to water. These are just some questions that needs some detailed answers.

#7 Ronaldinhos influence on him

Before the trio of Xavi, Iniesta and Messi and then the MSN became famous, it was the duo of Ronaldinho and Messi that was rocking the world. The Argentine was seen as the natural successor of the Brazilian and, after all these years, it can be safely said that he is more than just a replacement.

As a young and talented player making his first strides into the first team, he hit up a good understanding with the already-established Ronaldinho who was, at that time, the greatest player in the world.

It was very apparent that Ronaldinho has a massive influence on the young Messi, something the latter still remembers with fondness. So a sequence of scenes depicting that bond would induce a wave of nostalgia among fans, something they will welcome with smiles.

#8 Dressing room titbits

The best part about documentaries are that they give a good insight on the happenings within the dressing room. Within those confined walls, the heroes of so many hearts share their emotions during games—and everybody would be interested in knowing the rituals within given the fact they held personalities like Ibrahimovic, Guardiola, Xavi and so many other greats.

So what is the environment within the dressing room? Who is the craziest? What are the rituals each player follows? Or, better yet, what are the rituals Lionel Messi does before the game?

Given the way that he plays in each game, it won’t be surprising if they show Messi praying to himself for himself. And also the other Barcelona players join him to pray to Messi.

#9 Messi the father

First, you are a child. You are dependent on your parents to protect and take care of you. At that point, you can take many things for granted since the burden of responsibility lies on the shoulders of you guardian.

However, the problem and blessing with growing up is that you become the one with responsibilities. People now look at you for a protector, you are the means of their well-being. Being a father is precisely that.

The mother is the world for a child, but the father is the one who takes you by the hand and teaches you to live in the world. So when Lionel Messi became a father for the first time with the birth of Thiago Messi, a lot of things changed for him.

And that is precisely what we would like to know and hope for in a movie on him.

#10 Cristiano Ronaldos influence

His greatest rival. If it weren’t for the Portuguese, the man would have had a free reign over the years and would have had at least 6 Ballon d’Ors by now. Both Messi and Cristiano are in a league of their own and it is for them that no other player even hopes for personal accolades like the Ballon d’Or.

Even though Messi with the crest attached to his heart, it can’t be denied that the Portuguese’s presence gives him at least a little incentive to do better. Their rivalry goes within the very last fabric of reality. In fact, this article is in itself a product of that.

So, Lionel Messi’s honest view on Cristiano and how the rivalry shaped his footballing career would be the apt icing on the cake for such a movie.

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