Pellistri: Playing at the World Cup is a privilege

“It is very special, not only for me,” he said. “But, for me, [it’s amazing], because, if I play [in] the [2022] World Cup, it’s going to be my first.

“If everything goes well and it’s my first World Cup, it will be… I think I can’t describe this sensation because the biggest tournament in the world is the World Cup and being able to play [in it] is a privilege.

“Of course, it would make me happy, but not only me, my family and all my surroundings [also].”