Lionel Messi has admitted he is approaching the “last games” of his career after scoring his 10th international hat-trick in Argentina's 6-0 win over Bolivia.
Lionel Messi After his hat-trick, he admitted that he might be playing the “last games” of his career. Argentina6-0 win over Bolivia.
Messi was frustrated in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Venezuela. A “very hard” pitch Following heavy rain in Maturin.
However, the Inter Miami forward was in much better spirits after playing a key role in Tuesday's dominant win over Bolivia in 2026. World Cup Eligibility
Messi needed just 19 minutes to break the deadlock in Buenos Aires, slotting the ball in at the near post after Bolivia lost possession in their own half.
The 37-year-old later offered assists Lautaro Martinez And Julian AlvarezThe world champions secured a three-goal lead at the break.
Messi! 🙌
Little wizard does it again for Argentina as they open the scoring against Bolivia 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/Ed3aVfhfl6
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Messi dropped the retirement note
Diego Almada Messi added a fourth before scoring his second in the 84th minute. Guillermo VizcarraProtections of.
Two minutes later, the former Barcelona star converted a neat one-two Nico Bass He picked out the bottom corner with an excellent left-footed strike.
After his 10th international hat-trick, Messi refused to say whether he would play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, admitting his “last games” were nearing.
“I have not set any date or deadline on my future,” Messi told reporters. “I enjoy all this. I'm more emotional than ever and getting all the love from people because I know these will be my last games.”
It's a hot-trick! 🤯
Can't stop Messi! What a performance 🙌 pic.twitter.com/mzxyoDdVFk
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How do Messi's younger teammates play a key role?
Although he is reluctant to make any promises about his future, Messi has revealed that his younger teammates are helping him enjoy football later in his career.
“It's a pleasure to be present and appreciate this moment,” added Messi. “Considering my age, being surrounded by younger teammates makes me feel like a kid again.
“I feel more comfortable because I do stupid things. As long as I can keep that feeling and continue to contribute to the team, I plan to be happy here. [the national team].”
Messi's spectacular display moved Argentina to 22 points and three points clear in the CONMEBOL standings.
Buoyed by his hat-trick, Messi will return to Inter Miami ahead of Saturday's clash against the New England Revolution on the final day of the regular MLS season.
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