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Messi Says He Might Not Play at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi has admitted he is unsure about featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain, who scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Venezuela on Thursday, said he no longer enjoys the game when he isn’t at full fitness.
At 38, he acknowledged that it would be natural to consider stepping away from the biggest stage. “I’ve said before, I don’t think I’ll play another World Cup. At my age, it’s normal to think that way,” Messi told TyC Sports.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner explained that his decision will depend on how his body feels over the coming months. “I’ll take it match by match, finish the season, do preseason, and in six months, I’ll see how I feel,” he added. It could mark the last time Messi plays a World Cup qualifier in front of home fans.
Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.
“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.
“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”
Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.
While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.
When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”
Former player Paul Merson shares his predictions on this weekend’s Premier League games.
He shared Leeds United vs Manchester City – Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Manchester City.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace – Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace.
Arsenal vs Chelsea – Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea.
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