Messi Hints At Retirement From Football

 

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has hinted that he may retire from international football before the 2026 World Cup.

The Inter Miami star made this known after scoring twice in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Speaking after the game, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner hinted he could retire before next summer’s World Cup.

He then told fans that his participation at the World Cup was not a given and that he would only be involved if his body allowed him to.

“Same as I said before about the World Cup, I don’t think I’ll play another. Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it. But well, we’re almost there, so I’m excited and motivated to play it.

“Like I always say, I go day by day, going by how I feel. I’m trying to feel good and, above all, being honest with myself. When I feel good, I enjoy it, but when I don’t, honestly, I don’t have a good time, so I prefer not to be there if I don’t feel good. So we’ll see. I haven’t made a decision about the World Cup.

“I’ll finish the season, then I’ll have preseason, and there will be six months left.So, we’ll see how I feel. Hopefully, I’ll have a good preseason in 2026 and finish this MLS season well, and then I’ll decide.”

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