Can't we see Lionel Messi's Argentina anymore?
"I try to enjoy every day. I hope that I will continue to play at the current level and feel good and happy," Messi said through Spanish media Marca recently.
"I am happy now that I do what I like. It is more precious than participating in the 2026 World Cup in North Korea, China and the U.S.," he said.
"I didn't set my goal to play in the World Cup. It's better to live well and stay healthy every day," he added.
Argentina won 10-0 in the 10th match of the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup South American qualifying round against Bolivia at Estadio Mars Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 16th.
Messi made his comeback to the national team three months after he returned from injury. He displayed hat trick performance by scoring three goals.
After the game, Messi conducted an interview saying, "I know it can be my last time as an Argentine national team."
It could also be interpreted as Messi's announcement of retirement from the national team.
However, he also left room, saying, "We'll see. I don't like rushing."
Messi has won numerous trophies in his team including league, cup, and Champions League. The same was true with his uniform in Argentina.
Messi showed off his presence by leading Argentina to the top of the Copa America in 2021 and 2024.
However, Messi became especially small in the World Cup.
Messi has lifted trophies in all competitions throughout his career, but failed to display his strength on the World Cup stage. He even bowed his head after being beaten by Germany in the 2014 World Cup final.
Messi finally expressed his regret at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. As Argentina won the title after beating France, it added the much-awaited World Cup trophy. 토토사이트
There are many predictions that Messi will leave when he applauds the Argentine national team at a time when it is evaluated that he has achieved everything.