Messi changed his mind about leaving Argentina’s national team

The legendary striker, after winning the 2022 World Cup, wants to continue playing in the national team.

Lionel Messi will continue his performances with the Argentina national team. Before the tournament even started, the 35-year-old Argentinean said that this World Cup would be his last. However, after the last match in France, and after winning the trophy, the legendary striker changed his mind and said that he will not leave the team for the time being.

“Obviously I wanted to end my career with this, I can’t ask for anything more. Thank God he gave me everything. To end my career this way is impressive. What happens after that? I was able to win the America’s Cup, the World Cup… It came to me almost at the end. I love football, that’s what I do. I want to be in the national team, I want to play a few more games, as a world champion,” Tyc Sports quoted Messi said.

Note that the head coach of the “Albiceleste”, Lionel Scaloni, in turn, believes that now it is only necessary for Messi to appear in the next World Cup.

“Messi should take part in the next World Cup, we want him to continue his performances. If Lionel wants to continue playing, the top ten is always ready for him,” quotes the specialist. Fabrizio Romano.

Note that the 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. At that time, Messi will be 39 years old.

Recall that the national team of Argentina won the World Cup for the third time in its history, defeating the French team in the final. The main and extra time of the match ended in a draw 3:3, and in the penalty shootout the South Americans were more successful.

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