Lionel Messi’s strong exit on his future

Last Friday, Lionel Messi (37) was very annoyed after the draw (1-1) between Venezuela and Argentina. More than the result, it was the conditions in which the meeting took place which caused the eight-time Ballon d’Or to be twisted. Indeed, the two teams played on a field that looked more like a swimming pool than a billiards table. After the final whistle of the match, the former Paris Saint-Germain player let out a rant. “ It was a very difficult, very close and ugly match. Unfortunately, we must adapt to these circumstances. I think it’s not a good thing, but it’s what we have to do and unfortunately we couldn’t take the three points. »

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He added: “ we couldn’t make two passes in a row. In the second half a little more, but it’s difficult to play like that. We had to play a match we weren’t prepared for. » On a much more passable pitch in Buenos Aires, Argentina showed a different side last night against Bolivia as part of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Scaloni’s players largely won 6 to 0 with a gala Messi. The Argentine star was involved in almost every goal of the match. In fact, she scored a hat-trick. After a goal from the left (19th, 1-0), the former Barça erased several players before finding the net in the 84th (5-0). Finally, he did it again two minutes later, scoring a hat-trick (6-0, 86th).

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Messi was on fire

Scorer, he was also a decisive double passer since he offered caviars to Lautaro Martinez (43rd) and Julian Álvarez (45th + 3). A perfect evening for the Albiceleste captain who wore his team last night. Very moved after the final whistle, Lionel Messi gave his impressions while talking about his personal future. “ The truth is, I haven’t set a date or deadline, I’m just enjoying it all. I’m very happy to be here and feel the love from the people because I know it could be my last (matches). I now have the end of the season (with Inter Miami), then start the year with a good pre-season. »

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He added: “ Last year I didn’t have one because we had a lot of traveling from one place to another, which the club needed, but it wasn’t a good pre-season. I thought a lot about the Copa América and that’s why I really took care of myself and sometimes it’s much worse. We have to finish the year well and start preparing for the year again, I see it step by step and I continue to enjoy it day after day […] It moves me, I want to enjoy it, be happy where I am, be with my teammates. Despite my age, when I’m here I feel like a child because of the stupid things I do because I feel comfortable. As long as I see that I feel good and can continue to help the team in the way I want, we will continue to enjoy it. » Words that must please the Argentine people, whose team is at the top of the standings during these qualifiers.