By dreamsforce.com

Lionel Messi's career ended on December 18 last year. Messi lifted the World Cup trophy in Lusail, breaking Argentina's 36-year wait. Messi himself confirmed 'immortality' through this.

Standing among the greatest of all time, Messi reinforced his claim to be the greatest by winning the World Cup. Everyone wants to know how the Argentine legend felt after winning the World Cup, and how confident he was of winning the World Cup before stepping into Qatar.

Messi said those words in their first interview after winning the World Cup. The PSG forward also spoke about Diego Maradona and the fulfillment of his career in an interview with Andy Kuznetsov of Argentine radio 'Urbana Play'. Below is a summary of it:

Thanks to the Creator:

I've talked about it before. That was probably before 2014. I said God will give me the World Cup. Then I won the Copa America in Brazil. Then I saw that (World Cup winning) moment. I knew he was waiting to gift it to me. I can't explain how I felt. I thank him every day for everything I have achieved in life. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks to him for everything I have achieved.

First words as World Champion:

Everything changed from that day (December 18). What I dreamed of winning all my career, what I prayed for, finally came true.

Qatar is having a tough time at the World Cup:

The loss of Saudi Arabia was the most difficult moment. The match against Mexico was the toughest. I think we played the worst in this match. But I was confident about winning. But without this team, it would have been very difficult to get the match out.

I would have been happy to receive the World Cup trophy from Diego Maradona. But he at least saw Argentina become world champions, his expectations of the national team fulfilled.
 Lionel Messi

As Messi's children were at the World Cup:

An incredible month for me and my family. Thiago was mad. Everyone saw how he celebrated, how anxious he was. He cried after the match against the Netherlands. Mateo scored the equalizer after the match against Saudi Arabia (Argentina to reach the next round). Chiro understood it a little less, but was excited about it, as were the other two fans. After returning to Paris, I remember those days in Qatar very much.

The trophy was calling me 'come, take me'. Now you can touch me.'

Lionel Messi

What would the world champion Messi say to Barcelona's Messi?

I'd say he's in for something wonderful. What he couldn't imagine. His path will be beautiful, hard times will come, which he will have to overcome and dreams will never give up. Because, in the end, he will get his due and all will end well, just like in a movie.

Diego Maradona...:

I would have been happy to receive the World Cup trophy from Diego Maradona. But he at least saw Argentina become world champions, his expectations of the national team fulfilled. It would be a great picture to take the trophy away from him! Besides Diego, it is possible because of the power of the love of those who love us from above.

Everyone was saying, everything is over. And I thought, finally came to the very end and won everything for the national team! I never imagined that everything would be like this.
Lionel Messi

That kiss on the World Cup trophy:

The trophy was placed (on stage). I couldn't do what I wanted to do. The trophy was calling me 'come, take me'. Now you can touch me.' He kissed the trophy as he wanted to go.

Montiel's last shot in the tiebreaker:

It's hard to explain how it felt then. Many things came to mind. The win was unbelievable. Everyone was saying, everything is over. And I thought, finally came to the very end and won everything for the national team! I never imagined that everything would be like this. That moment is unique to me.

The night before the World Cup Final:

I did that throughout the World Cup. I spoke with Antonella. But I didn't talk much about the game. I accepted what I did before every match. Nothing new, the same thing is done. Had a good night's sleep and was in a great mood throughout the World Cup.

Festivals in Rosario:

It was a great feeling to be back there after winning the World Cup. I only managed to sleep for an hour or two. Between 5 and 6 a.m., people begin to flock to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires. I understand the celebration will be crazy. But everyone liked the behavior the most. About 5 million people gathered, but no major accidents occurred.