MIAMI (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – He wants to play in the World Cup — it’s a goal he’s chasing — but he doesn’t want to make any announcements yet, preferring to let his body tell him whether he’ll be able to go or not. Lionel Scaloni and world champions Argentina are keeping their fingers crossed. His recent long-term contract renewal with Inter Miami is a good sign, but Lionel Messi, speaking to NBC, remains cautious.
“It would be extraordinary to be able to play in the World Cup. I’d like to be in good shape and play an important role in helping my national team,” explained the Albiceleste captain. “When the pre-season for the next campaign with Inter Miami begins, I’ll assess the situation — I’ll try to understand if I can be at 100%, if I can be useful to the national team — and then I’ll make a decision,” said the 38-year-old former Barcelona and PSG player.
“Obviously, the idea of playing another World Cup excites me a lot. We won the last one, and being able to defend the title on the field would be fantastic. For me, it’s always a dream to play for Argentina, especially in an official competition.”
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