“I spoke with coach Javier Mascherano and we both understand the situation. It’s hard to think about the Olympics now because we’re competing in the America’s Cup. This will mean that I won’t be at the club for two or three months in a row, and what’s more, I’m no longer old enough to play everywhere.
I have to choose carefully and playing two tournaments in a row would be too difficult. I was lucky enough to participate in the Olympic Games and win them. It was an incredible experience at the football level,” Messi was quoted as saying by ESPN.
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