⚠️Messi sets off alarm bells: It's unlikely I'll make the next World Cup

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·5 September 2025

⚠️Messi sets off alarm bells: It's unlikely I'll make the next World Cup

Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 with a double from Lionel Messi in what was his farewell on Argentine soil playing official matches for the albiceleste team.

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"Today was the last match for points here. The World Cup is just around the corner and I'm excited. I haven't made a decision yet, I take it step by step and day by day. At this point, nine months go by very quickly, but at the same time, it's a lot. The most logical thing is that I won't make it to the next World Cup due to age. Sometimes I feel good and sometimes not so good, and it depends a lot on that. My dream was to have the love of my people here, in my country."

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Sofía Martínez, the journalist who asked the question, asked again if he was referring to the next World Cup in 2026, and Messi answered yes. It sounds strange to think that he might not make it. There are only 9 months left, but the captain decided to remain cautious.

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