"He Continues to Surprise Me": Argentina's Coach Lionel Scaloni Doesn't Rule Out a Shocking Messi Decision
Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni was unable to definitively answer whether Lionel Messi has had enough after the World Cup, even suggesting that a surprising decision from the legendary player could be possible.
Lionel Scaloni paused. Whether the current World Cup would be Lionel Messi's last World Cup tournament? "How should I know," the Argentinian national coach stated at a press conference in New York. "You would have to ask him. I have no idea because he continues to surprise me. That is a question for him."
With these words, Scaloni fueled the hopes of many fans that Messi might still participate in the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted across six countries. One match will take place on Argentinian soil in Buenos Aires.
Exactly 7338 days, or precisely 20 years, after his first World Cup appearance, which he crowned with his first goal at the World Cup in Germany, Messi will play in his third World Cup final on Sunday (9:00 PM CEST / ZDF and MagentaTV). After the final loss against Germany in 2014, he led Argentina to the title four years ago. The current final between the defending champions and European champions Spain will be the 34th World Cup game for the 39-year-old, eight-time world footballer, across a total of six final tournaments.
"We Should Enjoy It and Must Acknowledge This Achievement"
"To reach a final at the age of 39 is incredible," said Scaloni. "We should enjoy it and must acknowledge this achievement."
Messi is a "legend," but the entire team "has led us to some great years. What they have achieved is incredible. Eternal gratitude from the coaching staff. I hope we win, but even if we don't, the journey has been incredible. An example for everyone."
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