So the thinking is it might be time to make room for other players.". 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Messi led a lap of honour after Argentina's commanding win over Venezuela in their penultimate World Cup qualifer, in which he scored his side's third goal. Now I will not try more and there will be no going back.". "I'm thinking about what's coming next, which is Ecuador [final 2022 World Cup qualifier], and the preparation games we have after that which are in July, and I think September, October, and then the World Cup [in Qatar]. I am thinking about what is coming. was also on the losing side against Brazil in the 2007 Copa America final. So, which jersey will Messi be donning next? It was a perfect game by everyone. You dont have to think about the future, enjoy their spectacular present," Scaloni said. 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Perhaps Lionel Messi knew something as he played his heart out at La Bombonera in Argentina during a 3-0 win over Venezuela during which he was the best player on the field. Messi netted Argentinas third goal of the match, taking the ball on his chest following PSG teammate Angel Di Marias cross, before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Wuilker Farinez. Liverpool's other Colombian: Could Anderson Arroyo's incredible journey end with a Luis Diaz reunion in red? "I can't imagine a national team without Messi.". Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Soccer and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. His lack of success with Argentina in tournament play had been one of the holes in an illustrious career which saw him ascend to global football icon with Barcelona.
Di Maria, meanwhile, appeared to announce his upcoming retirement from international football after a trademark goal on Friday.
Most of the World Cup players in the 37-40 age bracket have been goalkeepers, with only a handful of non-goalkeepers making the list: Roger Milla (42 years old at 1994 World Cup), Stanley Matthews (39 years old at 1954 World Cup) and Angel Labruna (39 years old at 1958 World Cup). Messi is from Argentina and he just won his first international title with his home country in the 2021 Copa America. Before he retires, hes hoping to bring Argentina a World Cup title too, which would really be the cherry on top for him.
A post shared by Angel Di Maria (@angeldimariajm). To continue growing and dreaming together. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Argentina will face Mexico twice in friendly fixtures in November 17 and 21, with a possibility of Messi being named in the squad. Lionel Messi has won virtually every honour under the sun with Barcelona, but has never once lifted a major title with his national side Argentina something that critics say make him less of a worthy "GOAT" compared to La Albiceleste legend Diego Maradona. Messi, 29, has won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues with Spanish side Barcelona. Messis contract runs until June 2023, and there is no incline as to whether or not he will remain at the Parc des Princes. The forward, who was been awarded the Ballon d'Or five times, was also on the losing side against Brazil in the 2007 Copa America final. But a retirement following the 2022 World Cup, especially if that tournament ends in a trophy for him and Argentina, is a likely scenario based on his words and his age. They didn't know that it would be for the final time. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. On this day in 2016, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost to Chile on penalties following a 0-0 draw in the Copa America final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutheford, New Jersey, USA. And it turns out the night carried extra significance for his teammate, Angel Di Maria, who announced after the match that it was his last in an Argentine jersey in his native country. 
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Now, however, the constant pressures of having to constantly emerge as Argentina's key player may have proved too much for Messi, and it's hard to imagine him challenging for another World Cup with his side in 2022. The truth is that I don't know," Messi told media in translated postgame comments. He has once again starred in their run to securing qualification for Qatar, scoring five goals to help the secure second place in the South American group stage. As well as losing two Copa America finals on penalties to Chile, Messi was in the Argentina side beaten.
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And congratulations to the whole team for the amazing game it played. After leaving Argentina for Barcelona when he was 13, it has been suggested there is. Why not enjoy him now? missed a key chance in the World Cup final. IF Messi does decide to hang up his international boots, it won't be for the first time. Which athlete won the most medals at the 2021 Olympics? It was probably my last match with this shirt in Argentina. Sergio Aguero described the mood in the Argentina dressing room as "the worst I've ever been in" and suggested others may follow Messi's lead. Messi is not the only one considering retirement, with Angel Di Maria also revealing he is likely to play his final Argentina game in Qatar. Lionel Messi has retired from international duty after missing in a penalty shootout as Argentina lost a fourth major final in nine years. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. After Qatar, I will have to reassess many things.. A lot of things went through my mind on the night of the final and I gave serious thought to quitting, but my love for my country and this shirt is too great, he said later. But for sure after the World Cup many things will change.. Last updated on 27 June 201627 June 2016.From the section Football.
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Min deposit requirement. HAVE YOUR SAY! MORE: How Argentina took care of Venezuela in La Bombonera, "Then, I don't know," he continued. Copyright 2022 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, This day, last year: Lionel Messi announces shock retirement from international football. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. The 31-year-old's future with Argentina remains uncertain, having been left out of the last two squads since the end of the World Cup in July following their last-16 exit. A perfect match of all. For your UPSC prep, a special sale on our ePaper. Messi has never won the World Cup, though he did lead Argentina to the final in 2014 where they lost to Germany. Messis announcement was one that also brought out the disarray in the Argentine Football Association and the league system of the country. pic.twitter.com/wAHhzWrkP3, FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 8, 2021. It was surely my last game with this shirt in Argentina. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. "I don't know. Should Lionel Messi retire from international football after the 2022 World Cup? They had lost the final of the 2014 World Cup to Germany, the 2015 Copa America final to Chile and the 2015 Copa America Centenario yet again to Chile. But just a week after his decision, Messi was convinced to change his mind and he returned to the international fold in September 2016. BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 08: FC Barcelona Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during the press conference explaining about his farewell from the FC.
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Now, Messi is reportedly on his way to Paris for a physical and his new contract with the Ligue 1 club could be announced as soon as Monday. Messi has not featured for Argentina since the World Cup this summer in Russia, whereLa Albiceleste suffered a disappointing campaign finishing second in their group and eventually crashing at the last 16 stage at the hands of eventual champions France.
He said: I dont know what I will do after the World Cup.
Argentina are already six games into their qualification campaign for the 2018 World Cup. Which country won the most medals at the 2021 Olympics? Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He was absent in the recent 4-0 rout against Iraq, but what with the Copa America tournament occuring next summer, could Messi feature for Argentina for one last hope of lifting an international honour? 
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"After the [2022] World Cup I will have to reassess manythings, whether it goes well or not, hopefully in the best way. While Lionel Messi has left FC Barcelona, that doesnt mean that the Argentine superstar has played his last soccer game. Argentina is also in the second place of the CONEMBOL table for 2022 World Cup qualifying. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.
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Messi had scored five times at this year's Copa America, including a superb free-kick in the semi-final win over hosts the USA. The team has ended for me, a decision made, he told reporters after the match. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
It has been four finals, I want more than anyone to win a title with the national team, but unfortunately, it did not happen I think this is best for everyone, firstly for me and for a lot of people that wish this. Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, August 08, 2021. reported Angel di Maria, Lucas Biglia, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Ever Banega could follow suit. The Copa America usually takes place every four years, but this was an extra tournament to celebrate the competition's centenary. Some have interpreted those words to mean potential international retirement for the legendary figure who turns 35 in the summer. Following an underwhelming World Cup campaign with Argentina this summer in which his side failed to progress past the last 16 stage, Messi has been absent from recent international call-ups and has not yet confirmed his future with the side. While some fans may have thought that Messi retired from the game, thats not the case.
The team has ended for me, a decision made, if Argentinas defeat to Chile did not kill a fragile fan from the country, this quote from the teams talismanic skipper Lionel Messi would certainly have. Lack of money and dog fights over decision-making processes means that chaos still reigns supreme in the AFA. By the time the following World Cup comes around in 2026, he will be turning 39 years old. Do not miss out! The mayor of Argentinas capital city also unveiled a statue of the five-time Ballon dOr winner. Explained: For future dollar expenses, should you invest in US markets now? Di Maria continues to be an important figure for Argentina, deciding matches on his own and showing a special chemistry with Messi on the field. The head coach of Argentina has responded to concerns that Lionel Messi could retire after this winter's World Cup in Qatar. The Barcelona star, who up to that point had scored 55 goals in 113 international appearances, reversed his decision shortly after and helped Argentina to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, where the two-time world champions were defeated 4-3 by France in the round of 16. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. He has not officially announced his retirement from the Argentina side, but his exclusion from the recent international call-ups has raised uncertainty about his future. Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina squad before off the backs of a disappointing campaign withLa Albiceleste, after losing to Chile through penalties in the Copa America final in 2016 and missing a crucial spot-kick. Germany are eight-time Women's European champions - so why were they written off before England 2022? Di Maria has played in 121 matches for the senior Argentina side since debuting in 2008, scoring 24 goals including the delightful lofted chip against Venezuela at La Bombonera. But why not think about the spectacular here and now? While he has won almost everything there is to win with Barcelona, that extraordinary success has been balanced out with a failure to win anything with Argentina.
Folks all over the world remain stunned at the news that Lionel Messi has played his last game for FC Barcelona. They still have one more match to play, against Ecuador on Wednesday. Though the Argentina head coach remains optimistic of Messi's eventual return to the side, he admitted that they may have to make do without their captain going forward and adapt accordingly:"I hope Messi is in the future, he is the best player in the world," Scaloni told reporters.
Messi himself added to the speculation after the game, suggesting he will consider his international career after theWorld Cup, which takes place in eight months time. But it would make sense that it would come only after the 2022 World Cup. his country's record scorer with 55 goals. And being able to say that it was a wonderful night is an understatement. Im not in the heads of the players to know what theyre thinking. MORE: Messi's career record with Argentina. But the World Cup will continue to allude him, with many questioning if he will be the same player should he return for one last go in Qatar. That scenario would make Qatar 2022 a high-stakes tournament for Messi, who is only missing that major international trophy in his decorated career. He went back on that decision and it was a good thing for Argentina that he did. There is an age for everyone. Following the devastating shootout defeat to Chile in the 2016 Copa America, Messi revealed he no longer wanted to play for his country.
The national team is facing a possibility of not qualifying for the upcoming 2018 World Cup.
In an Instagram post, he said: Im just going to say thank you for the enormous love received. It would be interesting to see how Argentina's performance at the World Cup could affect Messi's decision. He helped the team qualify for the 2018 World Cup the team lost to eventual champions France in the Round of 16 and he finally captured his first international trophy with the Albiceleste at the 2021 Copa America played in Brazil. Surely the last match we could play here (before the World Cup) and he can say goodbye to Argentina in the best way and hope that the future is even better.. That goal made him his country's record scorer with 55 goals, eclipsing the 54-goal mark of striker Gabriel Batistuta. After leaving Argentina for Barcelona when he was 13, it has been suggested there is "less room for forgiveness" for Messi in his native country.external-link. "I think this is best for everyone.
Year in, year out, Messi has been more consistent at the highest level than Maradona was.
But following defeat by Chile, there was more criticism of Napoli striker Higuain, who missed the game's best chance when firing wide in a one-on-one with Chile keeper Claudio Bravo after 20 minutes. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "For me, the national team is over," he said after defeat by Chile in the Copa America final. Hed head to Paris after winning four La Liga titles with Barcelona, 10 Champions League wins and so much more.
"And to be able to say it was a marvelous night is an understatement. His form in the quarters and the semi-finals, against England and Belgium, was out of this world Sunday's Copa America final finished 0-0 after 120 minutes, with Chile eventually winning 4-2 on penalties. 'Mexit' leaves Messi fans pleading for change of heart. At 31, this could potentially have been the Barcelona stars final chance to lift the World Cup, but was unable to make his mark on a remarkable last-16 clash. They are third in the table, two points behind leaders Uruguay. Messi has already retired once from internationals, with a run of three successive defeats in finals leading him to call time on his Argentina career in 2016. South American football expert Tim Vickery: Before Sunday's match, Argentina football legend Diego Maradona said that the team should not bother coming home if they lose. The top four teams progress to the finals in Russia, while the team finishing fifth qualifies for a two-legged play-off against the best team from Oceania. When Messi cries, we all cry.Big hug. First of all for me, then for everyone. Time limits and T&Cs apply 18+ Begambleaware.org. The Barca legend was booed off by PSG fans in their recent 3-0 Ligue 1 defeat to Bordeaux, and couldnt help his side get past Real Madrid in the Champions League as the Parisians crashed out. For now, let's enjoy it. Lets hope these go the best way possible. The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards. Messi missed Argentina's first attempt from the spot, ballooning his shot over the bar after Romero had denied Chile's Arturo Vidal. "Sometimes, because that's life, one gets old and I think that's normal. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Steve Coogan chats to Nihal Arthanayake about British humour and cancel culture, Stephen Fry shares his feelings about his new role as the next President of Marylebone Cricket Club.
Messi had dragged Argentina to Russia with a hat-trick against Ecuador in qualifying - and scored as they beat Nigeria to reach the knockouts.
I tried my hardest. After the World Cup, I will have to rethink many things," he said. "less room for forgiveness" for Messi in his native country. Sri Lanka deploys military to quell anti-govt protests amid calls for Ranil's resignation, From cross-voting to 100% votes, here is how Droupadi Murmu beat Yashwant Sinha in states, Vice President election: Left & Congress tear into TMC; 'Abstention means support for BJP', ON THIS DAY: Messi retires from international football in 2016.
The 33-year-old scored just one goal during this summer's World Cup a crucial match-winning striker against Nigeria that confirmed their spot in the last 16 but missed a penalty kick in their opening group game against Iceland, which denied his team the chance to win the game and clinch first place in Group D. Since Messi has not yet officially announced his retirement with Argentina, he could have next summer's Copa America tournament, to be held in Brazil, on his mind. However, Messi also hinted that changes could be coming for him after the World Cup. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. The preparation matches in June and September.
It was another frustrating tournament ending for Argentina and Messi, who lost Copa America finals to Chile and Brazil, and also dropped a heartbreaking 2014 World Cup final to Germany. Majorca holiday shock for Brits as bars face CLOSURE this summer, I left my partner for a Ukrainian refugee - now I've moved ANOTHER woman in, Love Island fans spot clue Luca is only on the show to win 50k, Love Island's Liberty Poole cosies up to Towie star at ITV bash, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Many trips have passed and many matches, which I imagine is difficult," Scaloni said. Messi has won a FIFA Under 20 World Cup in 2005 and the 2008 Summer Olympics with the Under 23 team, but has never claimed a major trophy with the senior squad.