He had already scored three nice goals. He had already crowned his tenth hat-trick with Argentina. He had already reached 112 goals with the albiceleste in 189 games. He had already become the second highest scorer for national teams, surpassing the Iranian Ali Daei (109) and approaching Cristiano Ronaldo (133). The recital had already finished Lionel Messi in the Monumental that also included two assists. However, the 10 still had a space to surprise and excite with words…
It was when they asked him if with this level he could already imagine playing the World Cup 2026. And Leo, although he did not confirm it, hinted that he enjoys being in the albiceleste and that he is getting closer to playing in his sixth World Cup. “The truth is, I didn’t set a date or deadlines. I’m just enjoying all this. I’m more excited than ever to be here and feel the love of the people. I have to finish the year and have a good preseason for the next one. I want to go step by step. step and enjoy every day,” Leo said.
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A sign that Messi continues to imagine himself in the national team and therefore getting closer to the next World Cup was another phrase. They asked him what moves him and he replied: “This. I’m happy with my teammates. Despite my age, when I’m here I look like a kid because of the stupid things I do. I feel very comfortable with this team. As long as I feel good, see that “I can help the team and perform the way I want, I will continue to enjoy it.”
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The captain then referred to what playing in his country provokes in him: “It’s very nice to come here, feel the love, hear them sing my name… I love playing in Argentina. There is a great connection with the people.” “The National Team has been playing this way for a long time. There are many people who feel comfortable playing between the lines,” Leo said. And he referred to a couple of young players who were in this call.
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He sent a hug to Valentín Carboni, who suffered a torn cruciate ligament. And then he referred to the debut of the Spanish-Argentine Nicolás Paz: “He has a lot of quality, he understands the game. I hope players of this type continue to appear and we can continue playing this game. Nico has an impressive head and a lot to grow. I hope we can help our side”.
