Figo: “Messi to Real Madrid like me? Almost impossible …”

Luis Figo, with his compatriot Rui Costa and his ex-partner Ronaldo, He attended the media from Lisbon in the run-up to the Champions League final. In an event organized by Banco Santander, he spoke about the elimination of Barça or the situation of Messi, among other topics.

Conclude the tournament: “In an atypical year like the one we are all experiencing, it was very important to finish the competition, the domestic ones too, for all those who are in this industry. What we have experienced in recent weeks shows, regardless of the fact that it has not been possible to play with public, that teams cannot make so many mistakes because if you make them you are out of the quarters, the semis and the final. You cannot speculate so much with the result. That makes the matches open a little more and can be decided from the beginning. beginning”.

Atmosphere at PSG: “They are aware that they can make history and, after being away with Atalanta, they have united much more. They know they can make history because PSG have never won the Champions League, and they see it close. It will be a true Champions League final for the quality of the teams, the individual talent… Anything can happen. “

The elimination of Barça: “I don't feel anything special. Those who are in the final are the teams that have shown the most quality, overcoming difficulties and adversaries, sometimes forcefully. Those responsible will have to draw their conclusions at Barcelona, ​​what they have to do in relation to to the past”.

Champions sensation: “You are born and grow up watching the European Cup, later called Champions. You dream of being able to one day reach the final of the best club competition in the world. It is the competition that gives you the most prestige in the world and allows you to win the Super Cup and the Club World Cup. I think it is also the most watched in the world. It is the most difficult and the goal of every professional. “

Your relationship with Luxembourg: “In his life, each one is responsible for his words and actions, personally and professionally. It was my greatest disappointment.”

That Messi 'make a Figo': “This year it will be impossible for any club to disburse Messi's termination clause. The market is very stopped. I see it very difficult or impossible for any team to be able to pay Messi's contract. I see it almost impossible for something like mine to happen at this juncture 20 years ago”.

Europa League Final: “It was sad because before I had been with all the Inter people and I knew how important it was, returning after ten years to a final … Football is like that. I'm sure it will have more opportunities in the near future, I hope. being in the final is a good sign, after several years of bad results. Sevilla are tough, with a lot of experience in the competition. “

Rui Costa: “The expectation of the final is of many goals”

Final: “We have to be excited about the final, with two very offensive teams. The expectation is that there will be many goals. There are many good players.”

PSG as a group: “It seemed that they lacked that collective component, but now they have shown it and it has surprised me, especially against Atalanta.”

Cavani and Benfica: “I put him on the payroll of the world's big 9, but I won't say more.”