After hoisting his maiden World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi mentioned the event can be his final however now it appears he’s open to the potential of taking part in within the 2026 occasion.
“It will be difficult to make 2026 because of age,” Messi, 35, informed Diario Ole, an Argentine sports activities newspaper. “I like taking part in soccer and after I really feel I’m in good condition and am having fun with it, I’ll proceed. It looks like a very long time until the subsequent World Cup, nevertheless it is determined by how my profession goes.”
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni would like to see the famous person – one among solely six gamers to have competed in 5 World Cups – match for the subsequent World Cup, which will likely be held within the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“I think Messi can make it to the next World Cup,” Scaloni informed Spanish radio Calvia FM final month. “It will depend a lot on what he wants and what happens over time, that he feels good. The doors will always be open. He is happy on the pitch and (it) will be good for us.”
After scoring seven targets within the 2022 World Cup, Messi may develop into the all-time main scorer of the World Cup in 2026 if he stays match. He has 13 targets, three targets behind the document holder Miroslav Klose of Germany.
-Area Level Media
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
