Published November 04,2023
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Lionel Messi is just not totally ruling out being round for the 2026 World Cup the place his Argentina group will probably be defending champions.
In an interview with Saturday’s version of French sports activities each day L’Equipe, Argentina captain Messi stated it could be “difficult” to play on the match 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 group title holders as properly.
“Of course you always want to play such games. Especially when you have become world champion,” stated Messi, who earlier within the week gained an eighth Ballon d’Or award.
Messi gained the World Cup in his fifth try final yr in Qatar to crown his glittering profession. He stated earlier than that match it could his final World Cup however he has been slightly extra imprecise since then.
He informed 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 probably be by then it seems tough for me however we are going to see how I really feel bodily,” he stated.
Messi additionally stated within the interview he was lacking the Champions League which he gained 4 occasions with Barcelona. But he stated he was not eyeing a return to Europe the place he has gained each title on supply throughout a protracted spell at Barca and two years at Paris Saint-Germain.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
