According to Marca, Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg believes that Messi is under tremendous pressure, carrying the hopes of an entire nation.

Messi's retirement from Argentina's national team has attracted attention from within and outside the football world. Wahlberg, who starred in films such as "Ted," "Daddy's Home," and "Transformers," also commented on the Argentina captain's decision.

In an interview with the New York Daily News, Wahlberg stated: "I can only imagine the pressure and anxiety he experiences, carrying the hopes of an entire nation, especially considering how important football is to Argentines. The pressure is too much—it must be very, very anxiety-inducing."

While promoting his new film "Fighting with My Family" alongside Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wahlberg also discussed the possibility of Messi participating in the next World Cup. He said: "I think he won't wait another four years for the World Cup. He's still playing now, which is amazing, and he performed very well at the World Cup. Just the other day, he scored four goals for Inter Miami."

The original text mentions that the match took place on August 29, when Inter Miami defeated Canadian side Montreal 7-1, with Messi scoring four goals.

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

Wahlberg also stated that he has grown to love football more since the last World Cup. According to him, American fans' enthusiasm is often tied to the national team's performance: "If the US team wins a few matches, everyone wears jerseys; after they lose, everyone says, 'We don't like football.'"

When asked about rumors of Neymar potentially joining Inter Miami in 2027, Wahlberg said: "So they really can finally relax after coming here."

The original text states that Messi ended a career spanning over 20 years with Argentina's national team, during which he won the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions in 2022, and the Qatar World Cup. Wahlberg believes that, aside from age and physical condition, representing the national team for so long and bearing the expectations of millions could also be a heavy emotional burden for Messi.

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