Lionel Messi says he’ll rethink his future in soccer later this 12 months however stated it is seemingly “many things will change” after the World Cup in November and December in Qatar.
Messi’s feedback got here after Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 on Friday within the remaining match of the penultimate spherical of South American World Cup qualifying.
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“I do not know what I’ll do after the World Cup. I’m fascinated about what’s coming,” Messi stated.
“After Qatar I will have to reassess many things.” He added his doubts had nothing to do with previous frustration taking part in for Argentina. He received his first title with the crew final 12 months — the Copa America in a last in opposition to Brazil.
“It has been some time that I’m pleased right here, since earlier than successful the Copa. I’m grateful for all this they make me really feel each time I come to Argentina,” Messi stated.
Asked about him persevering with with the nationwide crew after Qatar, Messi, who turns 35 in June, stated: “I do not know, the reality is I do not know. I take into consideration that’s coming, which is shut, Ecuador (on Tuesday). The preparation matches in June and September.”
“Let’s hope these go one of the simplest ways doable. But for positive after the World Cup many issues will change.” Messi, who was just lately booed by Paris Saint-Germain followers, appeared happy after scoring the third objective of the match Friday and receiving enthusiastic help from the spectators on the La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay have already secured the area’s 4 direct spots in Qatar later this 12 months. Peru (21 factors), Colombia (20) and Chile (19) will play within the final spherical on Tuesday for fifth place, which qualifies for a world playoff with an Asian crew.
Argentina opened the scoring with Nico González from shut vary within the thirty fifth minute after a low cross by Rodrigo de Paul. ngel di Maria, one other participant who’s underneath fireplace in France, netted the second within the 79th minute, lobbing the Venezuelan goalkeeper after an help by De Paul.
Messi and Brazil star Neymar have each confronted criticism in France after their membership’s loss to Real Madrid within the spherical of 16 of the Champions League.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
