New record in sight for Messi?

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By: Manu Tournoux

What if Messi participated in the next World Cup? A sixth participation synonymous with a world record. Indeed, the player has, so far, has five participations, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Antonio Carbajal, Lothar Matthäus, Gianluigi Buffon, Rafael Marquez and Guillermo Ochoa. He could soon defend his title.

According to Lionel Scaloni, Messi is eager to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Mexico, the United States and Canada. This desire is shared by all the players under his direction. “The first thing to say is that he and his teammates are aware that there is still a reasonable time, and the others want to play the World Cup”said the coach at DSports.

Without “pressure”

To achieve this, “Then you have to see how time goes by, how we get there”said the coach. The Inter Miami star, who will celebrate his 39th birthday during the tournament, already knows that the technical staff only wants him to “Be happy”. Something is certain, Scaloni will not put pressure on legend. “Neither to him nor to anyone. We are nobody to ask what he thinks of doing his future, “he added.

While Angel Di Maria has farewell to Albicéleste, Lionel Scaloni intends to summon new talents in the Argentine team. “It is also a moment to give opportunities to young players who have not yet been integrated”he said.