Inter Miami star Messi: I had chance to play for Spain

The Argentina captain, speaking with Miro de Arta, recalled receiving an approach from the RFEF.

"At a certain point, the possibility arose because I was already playing for Barcelona," said Messi. "They hinted at it, but it's normal because it happens with many young players.

:Obviously, I'm Argentinian, although I went to Barcelona when I was very young, where I played in most of the youth categories. That possibility existed and it could have happened.

However, the Rosario native had no doubts about his choice: “My desire was always to play for Argentina."