It is now official. As his coach Lionel Scaloni had clearly hinted, Lionel Messi will no longer wear the Argentina jersey on his soil. The former Barcelona confirmed it after the victory won by Albiceleste against Venezuela (3-0).
The latter of Lionel Messi in the country was obviously filled with emotion. From the warm -up, the octuple Ballon d'Or had tears in the eyes and the Argentinian anthem, lived with its three sons, gave rise to an unforgettable sequence for the world champion. Just as the meeting against the Vinotinto.
Lionel Messi has indeed scored a double thanks to two goals scored at 39e and 80e minutes and received several standing-ovations. “Being able to finish in this way is what I have always dreamed of. Being with my people … For several years, I felt affection in Barcelona, and I still keep it. But my dream was to live it here, in my country, with my people ”he said at the end of the meeting.
Lionel Messi exempt from the last match
But before putting an end for good to its history with the selection, Lionel Messi will dispute next summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico his sixth World Cup. “The logic was that I couldn't. But hey, we're there now. I am excited, impatient, but as I always said, I take things day by day, match after match, he explained.
What is clear is that today was the last match (in Argentina). Now, day after day, I try to feel good and be honest with myself. When I feel good, I take advantage. If I am not here, it is because I have a bad time and I prefer not to be there. »»
Lionel Messi will also be exempt from the last playoff game in Ecuador on Tuesday. “I spoke with Lionel (Scaloni). He decided to let me rest, he announced. I come back from an injury. Even if I am well now, we prefer not to let me travel and have to play another match, so that I can prepare for the future, which is important. We play in MLS, this is a goal. I hope everything will be fine. »»
