Messi Considers His World Cup Future: Goodbye to the World Cup?
Lionel Messi, the emblematic captain of the Argentine national football team, has raised doubts about his participation in the next World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Argentine star, after his last official match at home, hinted that age could be a determining factor in his decision. After Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela in Buenos Aires, where Messi scored two goals, the player expressed his reservations about his presence in what would be his sixth World Cup. “Due to age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it,” declared the footballer, although without completely ruling out his participation.Messi, who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, emphasized the importance of feeling good physically and mentally. “And, above all, be honest with myself. When I feel good, I enjoy it, and if I’m not good, I have a bad time and prefer not to be. So we’ll see,” he added. The Argentine star also commented on the possibility of his farewell from the national team: “It’s not something I like, that I want or that I’m waiting for, but time goes by, it’s been many years, and well, sometimes I feel good, sometimes not so good and it depends a lot on that.” Argentina’s next match will be against Ecuador in Guayaquil, where Lionel Scaloni’s team will seek to close the qualifying phase as undisputed leader.I don’t think I’ll play in another World Cup. Due to age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it, but we’re there, I’m excited, eager, and as I always said, I’m going day by day, game after game (…) It’s that, going day by day, feeling sensations, and what’s clear is that today was the last here.
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