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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.
Captain of the Morocco national team, Achraf Hakimi, has shared his thoughts on the controversial topic surrounding AFCON 2025.
It can be noted that the team was accused of taking towels belonging to opposition goalkeepers during matches, which sparked criticism from fans and observers, with many calling for consequences.
Hakimi expressed his disappointment over the situation, stating “I don’t feel proud about the image we gave off with the towels. Even though that happened, the team did well in the competition. We showed respect for our opponents in the tournament.”
Ademola Lookman has praised Atlético Madrid following their 2–0 victory over Barcelona.
It can be noted that the match ended 2–0, with goals scored by Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth.
Speaking in a recent interview, Lookman commended the team’s performance and unity “It was a good result. The performance of the team, especially not to concede here, shows the work everyone’s been doing and the togetherness.”
Young Arsenal player Max Dowman is making headlines after reaching a major milestone—becoming the youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.
The previous record was held by Lamine Yamal, who made his appearance at 16 years and 223 days. Dowman, however, has now broken that record at just 16 years and 97 days.
The youngster continues to show great promise, adding another impressive achievement to his early career.
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