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International Soccer
The “secret plan” of Messi and De Paul to reach the 2026 World Cup: double shift and private coach
Rodrigo De Paul said in an interview that together with Messi they have been doing additional physical work for months to that of their club, Inter Miami, with the aim of arriving in the best conditions for the tournament.
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Rodrigo De Paul said in an interview that together with Lionel Messi they have been doing additional physical work for months to that of their club, Inter Miami, with the aim of arriving in the best conditions for the tournament. (Free Press Photo: EFE/ Thais Llorca).
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Rodrigo De Paul revealed this week that together with Lionel Messi he maintains a special preparation plan for the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine midfielder explained that both carry out extra training outside of the usual dynamics of Inter Miami to arrive in optimal physical condition for the tournament that will be held in Mexico, the United States and Canada.
“We both physically kill ourselves to get there in the best way possible”he confessed, who explained that for several months they have been working double shifts with a private physical trainer. “It is a job apart from the club thinking about the World Cup,” added the Argentine midfielder.
De Paul also said that he usually records part of those training sessions and jokes with Messi about the possibility of making a documentary of the process. “I put a little bit of film in it, I film everything. ‘No, stop, why are you filming me?‘, “He tells me,” the Argentine said with a laugh about the private sessions he shares with the Albiceleste captain.
The relationship between the two is also reflected off the field. The midfielder assured that Messi helps him maintain emotional stability in difficult moments and highlighted the trust that exists between the two in the face of a new World Cup challenge. “We complement each other well”said De Paul.
With our eyes on the two-time championship
The Argentine midfielder made it clear that the World Cup takes up more and more space in his head as the tournament approaches. “You can’t live without thinking about the World Cup”said De Paul, who assured that within the group there is conviction to once again be the protagonist and fight for the title.
The player also defended his decision to continue his career in MLS despite criticism for leaving Europe. As he explained, his priority was to add minutes and stay physically in a competitive rhythm. “I play every three days and I had no injuries. I’m even better than at other times”he indicated.
In addition, he acknowledged that sharing a team with Messi was one of the most important reasons for signing for Inter Miami. “Playing alongside the greatest of all is an opportunity that anyone wants to experience,” The world champion assured about his bond with the Argentine star.
Finally, De Paul left open the possibility of returning to Racing Clubwhere he trained as a young player, although he avoided giving specific dates. “Would I love it? Yes, I would love to. But I don’t do futurology“, concluded the midfielder, making it clear that today his main objective is to fully reach the 2026 World Cup.