With Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which ended not long ago, a poll showed that “soccer hero” Lionel Messi is likely to win the next presidential election in Argentina.
According to French media Le Parisien on the 28th, in a simple poll of 2,500 people conducted by Argentinian polling agency ‘Giacove y Associados’, 43.7% of respondents said they would support Messi in the next presidential election. 37.8% of the respondents said they would not support it, and 17.5% of the floating class withheld their choice.
In a survey involving politicians who are likely to run for the presidential election next year, Messi also ranked first in approval ratings. Messi’s approval rating was 36.7%, more than three times higher than the runner-up, Javier Millay (12%). In third place is former president and current vice president Christina Kirchner (11%).
In fact, Messi is often mentioned as a candidate for the next presidency in Argentine politics.
Former Argentinian President Mauricio Macri recently said in an interview with Spanish media Marca, “Is there any need to hold a presidential election next year? I strongly recommend Messi as the next president,” he said, saying, “It is self-evident that all the people will elect Messi as president,” which became a hot topic.
Le Parisien explained, “Argentina’s polling agency did not make the survey official,” adding, “It reminds us that Argentines are passionate regarding soccer and Messi.”
However, it seems unlikely that Messi will jump straight into politics. “I will not retire from the Argentine national team,” Messi said. He wants to continue playing in the A match as a champion,” he said, saying he will not retire from the national team for the time being.
Argentina has lifted the World Cup trophy for the first time in 36 years since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Despite being 35 years old this year and regarding to retire, Messi played a big role in the World Cup in Qatar with 7 goals and 3 assists.
He also broke records for the most appearances (26 matches) and the longest appearance (2314 minutes) in World Cup history. In addition to the most offensive points (13 goals and 8 assists) in the World Cup, he also tied for the most wins (17 wins).
Messi’s main career is △World Cup Champion △World Cup Golden Ball twice (the most ever) △Continental Cup Champion and MVP △UEFA Champions League Champion △European League Champion and MVP △Olympic Soccer Champion △Ballon d’Or 7 times (the most ever) ) △FIFA Player of the Year Award 6 times (the most ever) △UEFA Player of the Year Award.
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