Messi in Paris, the big announcement!

It’s been madness in Argentina since Sunday. The Argentine U23 selection led by Javier Mascherano has snatched its ticket for the men’s football tournament of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (from July 24 to August 10, in seven stadiums in France). The Abiceleste beat Brazil (1-0), at the same time depriving the Auriverdes of the Paris Olympics even though they are the double title holders of this event.

The Argentine people are inflamed because, before the start of the South American TQO, the local press affirmed that the captain of the 2022 world champions was interested in the idea of ​​competing in the 2024 Olympics, he who was a gold medalist in 2008 in Beijing. The Ballon d’Or record holder is perfectly aware of the Abiceleste’s qualification, since the Espoirs coach is a long-time friend (they played together at Barça from 2010 to 2018).

Mascherano: “The invitation is clearly there”

Mascherano leaves no room for doubt, he hopes for Messi’s participation, as he said on TV: “ well, everyone knows my relationship with Leo, the friendship I have with him. I have always said that a player like Leo has the doors open and our invitation is there, but it obviously depends on him, his obligations and his time, but the invitation is clearly there “. The former defensive midfielder will be able to call up to three players over the age of 23 in his group.

The only problem for Argentina is that Messi will already participate in the Copa América 2024, a competition scheduled from June 20 to July 14 in the United States, while the MLS will continue to be played! Inter Miami must therefore agree to release its number 10 for two more weeks, while David Beckham’s franchise will play the Leagues Cup from July 26, the mid-season tournament with Mexican clubs (with a match against the Tigers of André-Pierre Gignac).