According to Marca, Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg believes Messi carried the weight of an entire nation's expectations, bearing immense pressure.

Messi's retirement from the Argentine national team has drawn attention from the football world and beyond. Wahlberg, who has appeared in films such as "Ted," "Daddy's Home," and "Transformers," also commented on the Argentine captain's decision.

In an interview with the New York Daily News, Wahlberg said: "I can only imagine the pressure and anxiety he must have felt, carrying the expectations of an entire nation, coupled with how much football means to Argentines. The pressure was immense, which surely made the situation incredibly stressful."

While promoting his new film "Never Quit" with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wahlberg also addressed the possibility of Messi participating in the next World Cup. He stated: "I don't think he'll wait another four years for the World Cup. It's incredible that he's still playing now, and he had an exceptional World Cup performance. Just a few days ago, he scored four goals for Inter Miami."

The original report indicated that this match took place on August 29, when Inter Miami defeated the Canadian team Montreal 7-1, with Messi scoring four goals.

Regarding Messi's impact since arriving in MLS, Wahlberg joked: "He's teaching them how to play. How many goals today? Four or five? Okay, no problem."

Wahlberg also said he has enjoyed football more since the last World Cup. According to him, American fans' enthusiasm for the sport is often tied to their national team's performance: "If the American team wins a few matches, everyone puts on a jersey; once they lose, everyone says, 'We don't like football.'"

Regarding rumors that Neymar could join Inter Miami in 2027, Wahlberg remarked: "So they only really relax once they're here."

The original report noted that Messi ended a career spanning over 20 years with the Argentine national team, during which he won the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, the CONMEBOL–UEFA Champions Cup in 2022, and the World Cup in Qatar. Wahlberg believes that beyond age and fitness, representing the national team for such a long period and carrying the expectations of millions could have placed a significant emotional burden on Messi.

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