Lionel Messi, Inter Miami and Argentina team, did not guarantee presence at the next World Cup, which will take place next year.
In an interview with the channel Simply footballAlbiceleste’s shirt 10 said it will still decide whether or not to play the World Cup.
“This year will be crucial to see what I will decide on. Being a World Cup champion makes everything a little softer.”
In the interview, he recalled physical problems he recently had and avoided doing projections.
“The World Cup is far away. I want to play consistently, feel good. Last year, I started the preseason and had some injuries. This year, I had a good preseason, I started well and I feel good. But it’s a long season because of the Argentine.
“I think of the World Cup, but I don’t want to set goals. In everyday life I will see how I feel physically, I want to be honest with myself,” added Messi.
Messi in the Argentine selection
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest players in the history of the Argentine team.
For Albiceleste, the star played 191 matches, scored 112 goals and distributed 66 assists.
Messi entered the country’s history by winning the Qatar.
In addition, the Argentine idol won two America, one final, an Olympic gold medal and an under-20 World Cup.
