The former star of Argentina has made a big statement about Lionel Messi. Who led the giants of South America to their third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar. Lionel Messi, Argentina’s talisman, has revealed that he is not ready to leave the Albiceleste. The Paris Saint Germain (PSG) superstar wants to continue playing for the three-time world champions. After ending Argentina’s title drought on the grandest stage of all.
In Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2022 final at the Lusail Stadium, Messi-led Argentina defeated France by a narrow margin. Messi and Co. outmatched the reigning champs on punishments after the highest point conflict of the Qatar World Cup finished 3-3 following additional time in Lusail. Messi made it clear that he wants to continue representing the newly crowned world champions on an international stage after leading Argentina to its third title.
Jorge Valdano, a former star for Argentina. Claims that Messi even intends to represent Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Valdano told Cadena Cope what Messi said in an interview about his future with the Argentina national team. He told me off camera when I interviewed him before the World Cup that he would be playing in his fifth World Cup and that no footballer had ever played in six.
“If I’m a World Champion, I’ll keep my shirt on until the next World Cup,” he told me, declaring that it was impossible. We’ll find out if Messi can do it. Valdano stated, “Football has demonstrated that it is practically impossible to participate in six World Cups.” Messi broke a number of records at the Qatar World Cup, making him one of the greatest players ever. Messi became Argentina’s all-time leading scorer in the FIFA World Cup’s history. Additionally, Messi became the player in FIFA World Cup history with the most appearances.
The 35-year-old has participated in five FIFA World Cups as Argentina’s representative. Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s coach, has previously stated that Messi is responsible for deciding his World Cup future. The captain of Argentina scored a stunning pair to assist the South American giants in capturing the prestigious trophy for the third time in Qatar. The superstar from PSG and former captain of Barcelona has 172 Argentina caps. In international competition, Messi has scored 98 goals for the three-time World Cup champions.