[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Dong-ho = When Lionel Messi runs for president of Argentina, it was found that there is a high possibility that he will win the election with the number one vote.
French media ‘Le Parisien’ said on the 28th (Korea time), “An Argentinian research company conducted a small survey on Messi,” and “44% of 2,500 people answered that they would elect Messi as the next president. Polls showed involving multiple candidates Messi would win the presidency with 36.7% of the vote.
Messi led his country, Argentina, to victory in the World Cup in Qatar. In addition, he started in all 7 games from the group stage to the final, scoring 7 goals and 3 assists, winning the Golden Ball (Best Player). This is the first time in the history of the World Cup that he has been named winner twice (2014, 2022).
Not only did he manage to win the World Cup, something he had longed for, but he also broke records for the most appearances (26 games) and the longest playing time (2,314 minutes) in World Cup history. In addition to the most attacking points in the World Cup (13 goals and 8 assists), he also took first place in the most wins (17 wins). It would not be an exaggeration to say that ‘Messi is the World Cup’. There was no better way out than this.
Messi, who won the World Cup, returned to his native Argentina. To welcome the Argentine team, countless citizens gathered in the square to enjoy the parade. An Argentinian research company imagined what would happen if Messi, who became a national hero, ran for president of Argentina.
An Argentinian research company called ‘Giacobbe Consultores’ conducted a short survey of 2,500 netizens. The poll is far from accurate, but I was able to catch a glimpse of the high approval rating for Messi. 44% of those who responded said they would support Messi if he ran for president, 37.8% said they would not support him, and 17.5% refused to respond.
In a poll for multiple candidates, including actual politicians, Messi’s approval rating was 36.7%. Second was the MP Javier Millais (12%), and third was the former president and current Vice President Christina Kirchner (11%). At this rate, Messi could become president of Argentina.
Argentina is currently on the brink of national bankruptcy due to economic difficulties. If he goes bankrupt this time, it will be the 10th national bankruptcy. In a messy situation in the country, the Argentinian football team led by Messi brought happiness to the people. Of course, it is unlikely to become a reality, but it was possible to get a glimpse of the high support of the Argentine people for Messi.
