Published November 04,2023
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Lionel Messi shouldn’t be totally ruling out being round for the 2026 World Cup the place his Argentina staff will likely be defending champions.
In an interview with Saturday’s version of French sports activities each day L’Equipe, Argentina captain Messi mentioned it will be “difficult” to play on the event provided that he would flip 39 throughout it.
The 2026 World Cup takes place in Mexico, Canada and the United States, the place Messi is now taking part in at Inter Miami. Before that comes the 2024 Copa America, additionally within the U.S. and with Messi’s staff title holders as nicely.
“Of course you always want to play such games. Especially when you have become world champion,” mentioned Messi, who earlier within the week gained an eighth Ballon d’Or award.
Messi gained the World Cup in his fifth try final 12 months in Qatar to crown his glittering profession. He mentioned earlier than that event it will his final World Cup however he has been slightly extra imprecise since then.
He advised L’Equipe he did not need to look to this point forward, and added: “It is not only about just being part of it but to feel good and do your share for the team.
“Knowing how previous I will likely be by then it seems tough for me however we’ll see how I really feel bodily,” he mentioned.
Messi additionally mentioned within the interview he was lacking the Champions League which he gained 4 instances with Barcelona. But he mentioned he was not eyeing a return to Europe the place he has gained each title on provide throughout a protracted spell at Barca and two years at Paris Saint-Germain.
Source: www.anews.com.tr