Jordi Alba on Messi’s Goal and His Legacy:
Jordi Alba was full of admiration when asked about Lionel Messi’s remarkable goal after returning from injury. With genuine emotion, the Spanish full-back expressed just how impressed he was. “That reaction? Honestly, I was left speechless. The goal was simply fantastic. What makes it truly unbelievable is the fact that Messi had just come back from an injury, yet he moved, played, and scored as if nothing had ever happened. It’s almost as if injuries do not exist for him. Watching him play like that makes you realize once again why he is the best.”
Alba didn’t just praise the beauty of the goal, but also underlined what Messi represents on the pitch. “I’ve shared the field with him for so many years, and still, he never fails to amaze me. When Messi is playing, you get this unique sense of safety and belief. You feel as though the team is always in control, because he can completely change the game at any moment. His presence gives us confidence, and even in the most difficult situations, we believe that victory is possible just because he is there. That’s what makes him not only a genius, but also a leader.”
He also reflected on the deeper connection he has had with Messi throughout his career. “For me, the most important part of my career is not the medals, trophies, or titles—it’s the privilege of playing alongside Messi. That experience is more valuable than any championship. I had the honor of sharing the dressing room with the greatest player in history, and that is something I will carry with pride forever. I wasn’t just his teammate, I was his friend, and that means even more to me.”
Alba’s words highlighted the impact Messi has not only on the pitch but also on his teammates’ lives. “Messi is a gift to football, but also to those of us who got to live day-to-day with him. His professionalism, his humility, and his ability to inspire are unmatched. Every training session, every match with him was a lesson. To say I played with the best in history—that is the best decision I ever made in my career, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
