Leo Messi He will play at 38 his last local match in some World Cup qualifiers when the Argentine National Team is measured to the Venezuelaon September 4 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, as confirmed by the Captain of the Albiceleste.
In an interview with Apple TV at the end of the semifinals of the Leagues Cup, in which, thanks to its great performance and its two goals, Inter Miami won the Orlando City on Wednesday 3-1 and achieved the pass to the final of the competition, Messi said that next week will be his last game at home in some World Cup qualifiers.
Clearing unknown
“Yes, it will be special, it will be a very special match for me because it is the last one of Qualifiers. I do not know if later there will be friendly or more parties,” ‘La Pulga’ said, closing the debate generated in recent times about whether the 2026 will be his last World Cup and, therefore, on Thursday his last presence at home in some South American qualifiers.
Argentinaleader of the classification, with 35 points, ten more than Ecuador and Brazil, With 25 each, he made his presence in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada months, so he prepares his last two meetings -in front of Venezuela and Ecuador– With maximum peace of mind.
In that context, next Thursday’s game in Buenos Aires will be loaded with emotion, since, as the former soccer player himself and PSG indicated, his whole family will be with him in such a special day.
With his whole family
“My family, my wife, my children, my parents, will live.said Leo.
Messi, winner with the ‘scaloneta’ of two Cups América (2021 and 2024) and the 2022 final, in addition to the 2022 World Cup, is part of the call of Lionel Scaloni For the last two games of the Albiceleste in these qualifiers: against Venezuela, on September 4 and Ecuador, 9.
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