After being named for the seventh time on the list of 29 official players for the 2024 Copa América campaign, Lionel Messi held an interview with a journalist in his hometown about the possibility of participating in the 2026 World Cup . “It depends on my emotions, my physical condition and the viability at that moment,” Messi said. “El Pulga” also added that he himself does not have much time and maximum performance like when he played soccer in Europe.

“The matches I participate in now will not be similar to when I played in Europe with the intensity of playing every 3 days per match. It also depends on the performance and the bonding capacity of myself and my teammates,” Messi confided. The Argentine superstar also spoke humorously about his ability to improve in the future, first of all by playing in the colors of the Argentine national team in the upcoming 2024 Copa América campaign.

Many fans have predicted that after winning many noble titles and culminating in the 2022 World Cup championship with the Argentina team, Lionel Messi will retire from the team after this year’s Copa América. Even recently, the media has continually reported that Messi will follow in the footsteps of Ángel Di María and retire with the “La Albiceleste” shirt. The latest publication by “El Pulga” has excited his fans even more because they will continue to see their idol play.

Messi still wants to contribute to the Argentine team after winning the World Cup. Photo: GETTY

“Honestly, I have no words to describe this great man. He made me love football, watching football only thanks to him. A man fulfilled his commitment with all his passion and ardent love for the team. “Messi is the best player in history!”, shared an excited fan after learning that Messi had the ability to continue playing for the team.

After last weekend’s MLS match with Inter Miami, Messi met with the Argentine team in Florida (USA). The captain of “La Albiceleste” will join his teammates on the road to defend the throne in the next Copa América.