Aged 37, Lionel Messi continues to shine in MLS under the colors of Inter Miami. Author of 8 goals and 3 assists in 10 matches in all competitions this season, the Argentinian does not seem ready yet, as is his rival Cristiano Ronaldo, to hang up the crampons.
While the 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, a question trotted in the minds of Argentines and Lionel Messi fans: will the octuple Ballon d'Or participate in the World Cup which could be the last of its career? The former Barcelona then answered this question without giving a final answer, during an interview with the YouTube channel simply Futbol: “This year will be important for my decision concerning the World Cup. I would lie if I said I don't think about it. ”
During the interview, the Argentinian returned to various aspects of his career. From his beginnings to FC Barcelona to his signature in MLS not passing the coronation of Argentina in the 2022 World Cup against France. Almost three years later, the France-Argentine final continues to haunt the spirits of the French and to remember good memories of the Argentines. World champion at the end of the penalty shootout (3-3, 4-2 TAB), Lionel Messi admits that the end could have been quite different for the Argentines if Randal Kolo Muani had marked his face to face against Emiliano Martzinez during the last seconds of the extension.
“If Kolo Muani had scored this goal at the end, it would have been a terrible end, but luck should appear in tournaments like this. And in this case, it was not just luck, it was Dibu who saved us. It is necessary that one day the goalkeeper plays this role ”, Declares the golden ball record holder.
A return to Barça? Lionel Messi thought about it
The one who left FC Barcelona in sad circumstances in the summer of 2021 never hid his desire to return to the club that he made him become the legend he is today. “”
After the World Cup, I couldn't see myself playing for another European team than Barça. My goal was to come back. To go home, where it all started. But unfortunately, it was not possible ”,
he confides at the microphone of Simplement Futbol. Lionel Messi then decided to engage in MLS after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. A choice motivated by family decision, as he indicates: “It was a family decision. The fact that we won the World Cup also played a lot. »»
While retirement is approaching Lionel Messi, specialists speculate about the successor of the Pulga. The Argentinian seems to have found his torchlight himself and it would be the crack of FC Barcelona Lamine Yamal. The young 17 -year -old Spanish impresses the 2022 world champion who does not hesitate to compare him to him:“It's impressive what Lamine Yamal shows (…) He has already been European champion with Spain. He is only 17 years old, he is growing and he will continue to progress and enrich his game, as I did. »» Elogious statements that are sure to please the Catalan player!
