Statements from the Argentine forward after the rout of Bolivia on the way to the World Cup
Lionel Messi was the hero in Argentina ‘s 6-0 win over Bolivia , with three goals and two assists, and at the end he couldn’t hide his emotion at continuing to represent the Albiceleste , even knowing that the end could be near.
“The truth is that I didn’t set a date or a deadline, I simply wanted to enjoy all of this. It moves me to be here and feel the affection of the people because I know that these could be the last games,” said the 37-year-old Argentina captain, after getting the team ready for the 2026 World Cup.
“Now I just have to finish the season and start the year with a good pre-season. Last year I didn’t have a good pre-season because we had to travel a lot, which is what the club needed, but it wasn’t a good pre-season, I was thinking too much about the World Cup and maybe I took too much care of myself and sometimes that’s worse. I want to finish the year well and start preparing for the year again, taking it step by step and continuing to enjoy it day by day,” he summed up.
Messi: «When I’m here I look like a child because of the stupid things I do»
Although he admitted that his time with the national team could be near, Messi shared his feelings about international matches: “I’m motivated by enjoying this, being happy where I am, being with my teammates. Despite my age, when I’m here I feel like a child because of the stupid things I do because I feel comfortable, as long as I see that I feel good and can help the team as I want, we’ll continue to enjoy it.”
