On the eve of the World Cup final, Brazil legend Ronaldinho gave an interview to Globo Esporte and spoke in glowing terms about Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Ronaldinho said Argentina have shown exactly the kind of football he loves: the fighting spirit to give everything in every match. He said Argentina have always been like that, defined by pure desire and pure heart, and that they have reached the final once again in the same manner.
He also stressed Messi's decisive influence. Ronaldinho said Messi can solve all of the team's problems. He added that the unity within this Argentina side is deeply moving, with every teammate running for Messi, knowing when to pass him the ball and understanding that he can change the course of a game.
As one of the great symbols of Brazilian football, Ronaldinho's praise for Argentina was both recognition of Messi's individual brilliance and an endorsement of the team's collective spirit. With the final about to begin, his comments only add more anticipation to the showdown.