Mark Wahlberg comments on Lionel Messi's retirement pressure

Actor Mark Wahlberg has commented on Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from the Argentina national football team, noting the immense psychological weight the player carried. During interviews, Wahlberg expressed empathy for the athlete, stating, “The amount of time and stress he must be subjected to carrying the weight of the country... It is too much pressure. It must be very stressful for him.”

Wahlberg also praised Messi’s continued performance at age 39, noting his exceptional level of play and expressing surprise that the footballer might not wait another four years for a World Cup. The actor's remarks come amid his recent film promotions and follow the global impact of Messi's departure from international competition.