Lionel Messi's Possible Retirement After FIFA World Cup Discussed by Argentina Coach
Argentina's World Cup Dream Alive with Messi's Presence
As Argentina prepares to face Croatia in the semi-finals of the World Cup, the future of their star player, Lionel Messi, remains uncertain. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has expressed enjoyment at the prospect of having Messi play, but has been non-committal about his future in international football.
Scaloni did not discuss Messi's potential impact on Argentina's future World Cup campaigns, nor did he make a clear statement about Messi's retirement after the tournament. Messi himself has expressed that this is likely his last World Cup, eight years after Argentina's loss to Germany in the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Messi has already made his mark on the tournament, scoring his first two goals in the knockout rounds. His presence has inspired Argentina to success, as they won the Copa America last year. Scaloni believes that having Messi on the team is the best thing that can happen to Argentina and the football world.
Scaloni expressed hope that Messi might continue playing international football, stating, "Let's see if he maintains playing or otherwise." However, he did not mention any specific plans for Messi's role in future international matches. Similarly, Scaloni did not comment on Messi's potential role in the World Cup final, if Argentina advances.
Croatia, too, is influenced by the enduring sparkle of Luka Modric. The two teams will face off in what promises to be an exciting match, with the winner advancing to the World Cup final. Winning the World Cup would complete a terrific career for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, who is currently participating in the tournament at the age of 35.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Messi's future, one thing is clear: his presence on the field has energized Argentina's World Cup dream, and football fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see how the story unfolds.
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