Lionel Messi scores in Argentina's win in the World Cup qualifiers, hints at retirement after World Cup
Argentina
captain Lionel Messi who scored in Friday' 3-0 win over Venezuela says 'many things
will change' after the winter World Cup in Qatar. The PSG/Argentina forward
turns 35 in June. The scorers in the Argentina vs Venezuela encounter were Nico
Gonzalez, Angel di Maria and Lionel Messi respectively.
He said: "I don't know what I will do after the
World Cup. I am thinking about what is coming. After Qatar, I will have to
reassess many things." He also made it clear that his doubts had nothing
to do with his past frustrations playing for Argentina.
"It has been a while that I am happy here, since
before winning the Copa. I am thankful for all this they make me feel every
time I come to Argentina," Messi said.
He was asked about continuing with the national team
after Qatar, and said: "I don't know, the truth is I don't know.
"I think about that is coming, which is close,
Ecuador (on Tuesday). The preparation matches in June and September.
"Let's hope these go the best way possible. But
for sure after the World Cup many things will change."
Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay have already
secured South America's four direct spots in Qatar. Peru, Colombia and Chile
with 21, 20 and 19 points respectively will play in the last round on Tuesday
for fifth place - which entitles the winner to an international playoff with an
Asian team.
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