Lionel Messi has said in every interview since winning the World Cup in Qatar that he has no shortcomings. There is nothing more to ask for from the God of Football. In an interview with Argentine media outlet Ole on Thursday, Messi hinted at retirement after the only blemish in his career was over. But later he also gave a message of hope.
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The 35-year-old Argentine legend did not rule out the possibility of playing in the 2026 World Cup. Messi also dismissed rumors of bitterness with PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe over the World Cup final. In the long interview, the topic of Bangladesh also came up. During the World Cup in Qatar, the frenzy of the people of Bangladesh with Messi's Argentina team caught the attention of the whole world.
"Yes, I saw that madness," said Messi, overwhelmed by the spontaneous and passionate support of Bangladesh. The number 10 jersey of all places (Bangladesh) was shown to me by Sophie Martinez (Argentine journalist) before the World Cup final. Argentina's number 10 jersey is a great thing to see around the world like this. Even, we have got many foreign supporters in the gallery. The way they encouraged us infected us all.' The dream of a fifth World Cup of his career is like the last scene of a movie for Messi, 'it was as if it was destined. That was the last scene of the movie. It was about to end sweetly. I think God chose the best time. It's really great to be able to finish like this.'
Messi's voice is different about the 2026 World Cup after hinting at the end of the World Cup chapter, 'Due to age, it is difficult for me to play in the 2026 World Cup. But I love to play football. If I enjoy the game and am physically fit, I will continue. The next World Cup is still a long way off. It depends on the trajectory of my career.
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