'GOAT'How many times does Lionel Messi (38, Inter Miami) dance 'Last Dance'.
Argentina striker Messi hinted at playing in the 2026 North-China World Cup finals in June 2026, when he turns 39 years old. Messi, who danced 'last dance' at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which gave his country the World Cup trophy, expressed his desire to play in the sixth World Cup 'if his body allows it'.
Messi said in an interview with the U.S. broadcaster 'NBC"It's really special to play in the World Cup, and I want to play in this World Cup as well. If I go to the tournament, I want to help Argentina."
The conditions for participation in the World Cup are one, 'Conditions'. He said "I'll start the pre-season with my team next year and evaluate my condition every day. And I'm going to look at whether I can stay 100% in form and if I can help the team and then make a decision (about playing in the World Cup)."
Messi said "We won the last World Cup. Personally, I had the good fortune to achieve everything in Barcelona, but winning the World Cup was a dream of my life"It's great to be able to keep the title on the field. Playing for the national team is always a dream"Reminding him of his career's biggest achievements, he showed off his unwavering affection for Argentina.
Messi has played professionally for over 20 years since his debut with FC Barcelona in 2004 at the age of 17. Messi, who went through Paris Saint-Germain and entered the U.S. stage by joining Inter Miami in 2023, recently extended his contract with Miami until 2028. Like Cristiano Ronaldo (40, Al Nasr), a "forever rival" who declared that he would continue his career even after 40.
Messi is set to play in the Argentine national team for the next 200 games. He made his A-team debut in 2005 and has played 195 games so far, scoring 114 goals. He participated in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. If you participate in the North Korea-China World Cup, it will be your sixth.
Messi scored multiple goals against Ecuador in the A-match in October to lead the team to a 3-0 victory. He showed off his strong performance by scoring 31 goals and 17 assists in 29 MLS games this year.
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Ronaldo, who is active as Portugal's representative, is also aiming for 1,000 goals in individual tally with the North-China World Cup, which is expected to see 'Menaldo' compete for the World Cup trophy next year. The two were named side by side as candidates for the 2025 World Best 1,126 announced by the International Football Association (FIFPRO) on the 28th. Ronaldo, who will turn 41 next year, has scored 950 goals across his team and national team, but is the only player in his career who has not won the World Cup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
