Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina and Inter Miami team, raised doubts about his future with football, after he hinted at the possibility of his absence from participating in the upcoming World Cup finals, despite his leadership “Tango” for a great victory over Venezuela in the World Cup qualifiers.
What did Messi say about his future with Argentina?
Messi revealed in television statements: “This was my last match in Argentina in the qualifiers, and I do not think I will participate in the next World Cup because of my age.” He added: “I live one day and I hope to be fine, but I have to be frank with myself, time goes and the masses may not be ready for the moment of my retirement, but it is inevitably coming.”
How does Messi look at the next stage?
Argentina leader explained that he is realistically deals with his career, saying: “The closer we approach, after nine months the date will be very soon. I will go to a preparation period at the end of the year and see how my physical and psychological state will be. I hope to finish the season well and achieve the league title with Inter Miami before thinking about the next step. ”
Messi: I adore the game, but the end is approaching
Messi admitted that the moment of international retirement has become imminent: “I love to play the ball and I do not want this to end at all, but I realize that the end will come naturally, so I enjoy every day.” Argentine legend statements put his country’s fans in front of a different reality, as the moment of his farewell to the team has become more close than ever.
What happened in the Argentina match against Venezuela?
Argentina lived an emotional atmosphere after Messi played his last qualifying match at home and among his fans, and led “Tango” for a wide victory over Venezuela with three clean goals. Messi scored two historical goals while Latuaro Martinez scored the third goal, to raise the Argentine national team to 38 points at the top of the South American qualifiers. On the other hand, Venezuela’s balance was frozen at 17 points in seventh place.