De Paul Proud To Call Messi Close Friend
Rodrigo De Paul expressed pride in his close friendship with Lionel Messi since both joined Inter Miami, urging fans to cherish moments with the Argentine superstar as his playing career winds down.
Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul expressed pride in his close friendship with superstar Lionel Messi, calling it deeply meaningful. Since both players joined Inter Miami, De Paul has earned the nickname "Messi's bodyguard" and the pair are frequently photographed together. De Paul recently spoke about his relationship with the Argentine captain, saying "Being a good friend to Lionel Messi means a lot. Friendship is one of the most important things we all have." He added, "I feel very lucky to be there, to share different moments with him both on and off the field, and that makes me very proud." De Paul also urged fans to cherish every moment with Messi, noting that what remains may be like a countdown to his final days on the pitch. "Of course, we value those moments more than things we no longer have. It's part of life, but we're all happy to have him with us," he said. De Paul and Messi are currently on a mission to lead Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup championship, with their next match against Cape Verde.
