On Thursday evening, Lionel Messi Argentina led to a comfortable 3-0 win over Venezuela in Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires in a qualifying match of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The former captain and club legend of Barcelona scored a brilliant brace in the night in what could have been his last official international match on home.
Messi reflects on time in Barcelona
After talking to the media, the record was reluctant eight times Ballon d’Or winner about his plans to play on the World Cup next year and he also enjoyed his past in Barcelona.
“There were a lot of emotions. I knew it was the last time here for the points. I experienced many things at this pitch, good and not so good, but I keep the best. I am very happy. I can finish what I have always dreamed of,” “ he said.
Later, looking back on his two decades in Barça, Messi noted: “For many years I had love in Barcelona, ​​and I still have it.”
Continuation of Messi explained how he sought the same love from the people in Argentina, remembering how the relationship was not always the best, but things were different now.
“My dream was to have it here, in my country, with my people. Since a few years many things have been discussed, but I left with all the good things we did with the group that tried and failed to make it,” “ he said.
“Then it came to me and a few others from that group. Everything we experienced was beautiful.”
With regard to his participation in the World Cup next year, Messi noted: “No, not that … what I said, game after game.”
When it was pointed out that there were only nine months before the tournament to start, he replied:
“The thing is, nine months pass very quickly, but at the same time it is a long time. We end the season at the end of the year, and hopefully we can be MLS champions. Then the preseason will come, and I will have six months. I will see how I feel.”
Source: Sports world
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