Lionel Messi reveals what he said to Montiel before the decisive penalty.

It has been over a month since the Argentine national team was crowned world champion for the third time in its history, and its captain, Lionel Messi, still cannot put into words the satisfaction of this achievement.

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In his first in-depth interview after lifting the coveted World Cup, the popular 'Lio' mentioned that what he felt at the highest moment is difficult to explain.

"It's a bit like before with my family and the gesture, a lot of things go through your head and at the same time nothing, like you're gone. Enjoying that moment, not being able to believe that we finally did it," he said in a conversation with journalist Andy Kusnetzoff.

"I'm telling you, it's very difficult to explain what it feels like in that moment, but that's a bit of it: It's done, it's over, I did it, I achieved everything with the national team, I achieved everything in my career, at Barcelona, individually, ending my career in a unique way. When I started all this, I never imagined it would be like this. Reaching that moment was the ultimate," he added.

Messi and his words to Montiel before the decisive penalty

Argentine footballer Gonzalo Montiel became part of Argentine football history as he was in charge of taking the final penalty in the shootout against France. In that regard, Messi revealed what he could have said to him before his date with eternity.

"Actually, I don't remember well, but I think I was talking to Cachete that he was going to take the shot, to score, not to make us suffer anymore. I think that's what I was saying. Asking God, as I have always done throughout my life, especially in that moment. But I think it was about telling Montiel, do it, finish it here. It was like asking him, God, everyone, to put an end to it. About my grandmother and Diego, I don't know," he expressed.