Messi hinted at the possibility of retiring from international career

“I will have to rethink my future after the World Cup… There will be a lot of things to consider,” Messi answered a reporter’s question about his future with Argentina after defeating his teammates. Venezuela 3-0 in the 17th round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in South America.

El Pulga excitedly continued: “I was happy with Argentina for a long time, even before we won the Copa America. Everything happened naturally. Everything was easier on and off the pitch. . What the Argentine fans showed today shows that they love me very much. I am very grateful to them.”

Before joining the team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, Messi experienced an unprecedented situation in his career. Specifically, El Pulga and teammate Neymar were whistled and booed by PSG fans during the 3-0 win over Bordeaux. In contrast to the PSG fans, Argentina fans enthusiastically cheered for Messi in the victory over Venezuela.

Thanks to that, the former Barcelona captain had an impressive performance, along with Di Maria and De Paul. In the match this morning, Messi scored the winning goal for Argentina. Including this goal, the striker who will turn 35 at the end of June has 7 goals in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in South America.

In addition to the above goal, Messi also possesses a series of impressive professional parameters. Specifically, El Pulga had 3 kicks on target, touched the ball 124 times, created 3 chances and won a duel 12 times. Thanks to that, Messi was voted the best player of the match.

After the match ended, Messi and his teammates stayed on the field to celebrate with the Argentine fans. This is the last match at home in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers for Argentina. spring