A big page in the history of football will soon turn. This Thursday evening, against Venezuela, Lionel Messi played his last match with the Albiceleste on Argentinian soil at the Monumental Estadio in Buenos Aires.
And for his last in his native country, the Outuple Ballon d'Or has found the net twice (3 goals victory at Argentina). A perfect evening for the number 10 which failed to contain his emotion before and after the meeting.
“Being able to finish in this way is what I have always dreamed of. Being with my people … For several years, I felt affection in Barcelona, and I still keep it … My dream was to live it here, in my country, with my people, “ he launched.
Before continuing and evoking the 2026 World Cup: “The logic was that I couldn't. But hey, we're there now. I am excited, impatient, but as I always said, I take things day by day, match after match. What is clear is that today was the last match (in Argentina). Now, day after day, I try to feel good and be honest with myself. When I feel good, I take advantage. If I am not here, it is because I have a bad time and I prefer not to be there. »»
Messi should compete for the World Cup
Lionel Messi is gradually getting closer to the end of his adventure with Argentina. The legend will no longer play in front of its audience in Argentina. Despite his 39 years, the inter -Miami playmaker still seems physically shattered even if the sequence of matches becomes more and more complicated.
However, unless the situation reversals, the former PSG and Barça player should compete in the 2026 World Cup in the United States. A last dance to try to enter a little more in the history of football or the objective will be clear: to maintain its title of world champion. Case to follow.
