“I would lie if I said that I don't think about it,” Messi's confession

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By: Manu Tournoux

The more time passes, the more the chances of seeing Lionel Messi participating in the next World Cup are big.

Will the Outleple Ballon d'Or participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will argue in Canada, Mexico and the United States? In June 2023, Lionel Messi expressed serious doubts about it.

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The reflection of the International Albiceleste has evolved well. “I would lie if I said I don't think about it. I don't want to make a decision right away, I live day by day “he confided during an interview with the Simplemente Argentinian media Futbol.

“Last season I missed a few matches due to an injury, I was not 100 %, Recalls the former Paris Saint-Germain player. I feel good this season, but it will be a long season especially with the World Cup. »»

Messi, the soul of the competitor

The native of Rosario was injured in the ankle during the final of the American Copa against Colombia (1-0), on July 14. He had not been retained by the Argentinian coach, Lionel Scaloni, to play matches against Chile and Colombia on September 6 and 10, counting for the qualifications of the 2026 World Cup.

And Lionel Messi, despite his 37 years and his incomparable record, is always hungry for trophies. “This competitor's nature will never leave me, because it is part of me,
he assures. This is how I was raised. I like victory and competition. »»