Speaking to China’s Titan Sports, Lionel Messi wasn’t worried about another Ballon d’Or and confirmed that Qatar was his last World Cup.
| Messi will be present at the next World Cup, but only as a spectator (Picture: Getty Images) |
Last December, Lionel Messi achieved the biggest success of his career when he won the World Cup in Qatar with the Argentine national team. The Inter Miami striker scored seven goals in the tournament, and he was clearly the leader of his team, and after the tournament many speculated whether he would be there at the age of thirty-nine in the 2026 tournament, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. United State. Well, before the warm-up match against Australia in Beijing, he confirmed to China’s Titan Sports that last year was his last World Cup.
“As I said before, I don’t think I will play in the next World Cup – said the Argentine classic. My position has not changed since then. I’d like to be there, but only as a spectator.”
The more important question is whether he will get his eighth Ballon d’Or or if it will go to another great contender, Erling Haaland, who won the treble with Manchester City. The topic also divides public opinion, however, and Messi says he is no longer particularly enthusiastic about the Ballon d’Or.
“If I get it, I’ll be happy with it, and if I don’t get it, nothing will happen either – Tell. “How important is that?” Not at this point in my career. In any case, I have always said that the titles won by the team are much more important than the individual ones, and the victory of the World Championships also stands out for those around them.
Finally, he also said that he still talks a lot with Josep Guardiola, who proved he’s the best coach in the world by winning the Champions League recently.
