In an interview for the Argentinian media Olé, the world champion talks about his passions, including of course the padel !

Zinédine Zidane, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Beckham, Ronaldo, Francesco Totti… the list is long! Indeed, footballers are often fans of padel. Many stars have already displayed racket in hand on social networks. An opportunity to keep in shape while having fun with friends or even grow a business.

Both fun and accessible, this activity clearly attracts football champions. Lionel Messi, the Paris Saint-Germain striker seems to have also been taken by the wave padel.

In interview for Argentinian media Diario Olé, the seven-time Ballon d'Or returned to his "secret" passions: " I like it padel and I also watch tennis. I often play with Pepe Costa. I run and do the rest for him. I don't play a lot though, I have matches every three days... ».

Messi Pepe Costa Padel

The world champion was stung by the padel when he was still playing in Catalonia alongside his faithful confidant Pepe Costa. In addition to playing a major role in the Argentine's professional and private life, he also seems to be an exceptional partner on the track.

A game with Bela and Messi?

But when the Argentine is asked about his style of play, he seems to avoid the question and only answers 'putting the ball in the field'. A way to prevent his future opponents from knowing his best moves?

The dream of all Argentines would be to see PSG number 30 one day tread the pista with Fernando Belasteguin, the other "Messi" of the padel Argentine. Especially since Bela is now evolving with Sanyo, who has tattooed the footballer's signature on the arm !

Who knows, maybe we'll see the Pulga in the bleachers of the Philippe Chatrier for the second edition of the Greenweez Paris Premier Padel Major from September 4 to 10.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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