You weren’t born when I made my debut – Messi advises ex-Real Madrid midfielder

You weren’t born when I made my debut – Messi advises ex-Real Madrid midfielder

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has sent some words of advice to former Real Madrid youngster, Nico Paz, noting that the midfielder was not born when he [Messi] made his debut.

Messi waxed lyrical of the 20-year-old who made his Albiceleste debut in Argentina’s 6-0 demolition of Bolivia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier earlier this week.

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He advised the youngster to continue improving on the way he is playing.

Paz came off the bench in place of Lautaro Martinez in the second half, with Argentina already 3-0 up at the break

The goals came from the boots of Messi, Martinez and Julian Alvarez.

The 20-year-old came through the ranks at Real Madrid before moving from Castilla to Como this summer.

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Argentina captain, Messi said as per GOAL, “Now Nico Paz has made his debut, and he has a lot of quality, and I hope he continues to grow.

“He wasn’t born when I made my debut in Primera, yes, I knew (laughs).

“He has a great head. He understands the game perfectly, and I hope he continues like this.

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“He played; he enjoyed it, and I think he’ll feel comfortable in this team because he likes having the ball.”

You weren’t born when I made my debut – Messi advises ex-Real Madrid midfielder

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