Lionel Messi starred in an emotional moment in his last official match in Argentina, marking his farewell in a World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela.
A Farewell Filled with Emotion
The Argentine star, visibly moved, expressed his joy at closing this stage in front of his fans. The match, played at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, culminated in a resounding 3-0 victory, where Messi scored two goals and Lautaro Martínez added one more. Faced with the question about his participation in the next World Cup, to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Messi responded cautiously: “We’ll see.”Messi highlighted the importance of the affection received over the years, both in Barcelona and in his country, and remembered the moments shared with the team, including the achievement of important achievements. Argentina, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, leads the CONMEBOL table with 35 points.There are many emotions, I have experienced many things on this court. It is always a joy to play in Argentina with our people. We have enjoyed match after match for many years. I am very happy; being able to finish this way here is what I always dreamed of.
Lionel Messi
Messi, top scorer and player with the most matches played for the Argentinian national team, debuted in the World Cup in 2006. He led Argentina to the finals in 2014 and 2022, finally achieving the title in Qatar. The next Argentina match will be against Ecuador in Guayaquil, where Messi confirmed he will not participate.As I said before about the World Cup, I don’t think I’ll play another one. Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it. But well, we’re close, so I’m excited and motivated to play it. As I always say, I go day by day, seeing how I feel.
Lionel Messi
