In an interview on Sunday, Lionel Messi insisted he will not retire from international football following Argentina’s triumph at the World Cup in Qatar.
In Messi’s words, “Obviously, I wanted to complete my career with this achievement, and I cannot ask for more.” “To finish my career this way is an impressive achievement.” What are the next steps? In addition to the Copa América, I have the World Cup. It is almost the end of the process.
“I love soccer, what I do. Being a member of the national team, the group, is an enjoyable experience for me. As a world champion, I wish to enjoy a few more matches.”
“It is just unbelievable that it has become a reality in this manner. The desire for this was so strong in me. It was clear to me that this (World Cup) would be the one,” Messi said. I’m sorry it took so long, but here it is. It was hard, but we made it.”
Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni also said he hoped Messi would be in the team for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the USA.
‘We’ve got to keep him for the 2026 World Cup.’ If he wants to keep playing, he’ll be here. It’s his right to decide what he wants to do now,” Scaloni said.
As for Maradona, Scaloni said he wished he had been there to witness the glory.
“We are such a football crazy country, and if he were here, he would have loved it. The moment would have been better if he was here,” he said.
