Miami-based American soccer star Lionel Messi has revealed that he has received psychiatric treatment for some time.
American Miami soccer star Lionel Messi has revealed that he received psychological treatment while he was with his former team Barcelona. Although he was very reluctant to seek psychological help at the time.
At the Camp Nou, Messi had the best moments of his football career and won many team and individual trophies, but that season was not without turmoil and difficult times.
In a press conference with the “Infobae” network, the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner Argentinian star said his wife Antonella begged him to see a psychiatrist, but he refused before accepting her proposal in 2020.
“I was very skeptical at first,” Al Bulga said.
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Messi admitted that his visit to the psychiatrist was positive: “The truth is, when I went there, I liked it and it helped me a lot, but after that I stopped and didn’t go.”
He continued, “I have a lot of friends, I have a family, and my wife Antonella. I think I changed a lot when I grew up. The psychiatrist helped me and I started to share everything that was happening to me. I also started to open up more.”
Regarding his participation in the 2026 World Cup, Messi, who won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022 in Qatar, said that he has not yet decided whether he will participate in the tournament or not, saying that it depends on his psychological and physical condition. Remembering that there is still a lot of time left before the competition begins.
Messi is participating in a training camp with the Argentina national team for this year’s Copa America, which will be hosted by the United States from June 21 to July 15.
