"There are so many emotions, I've experienced so many things on this field. It's always a joy to play in Argentina with our people. We've been enjoying match after match for many years. I'm very happy; being able to finish in this way here is what I always dreamed of."
"Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won't make it,"
"Same as I said before about the World Cup that I don't think I'll play another," Messi added. "But well, we're almost there, so I'm excited and motivated to play it. Like I always say, I go day by day, going by how I feel."
Lionel Messi expressed uncertainty about participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting he will be 39 and plans to listen to his body. He scored twice in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela and opted out of the final CONMEBOL qualifier against Ecuador. Over 85,000 fans attended his last official match in the country at Estadio Monumental, where he described emotional connections to playing at home and called finishing there a dream. Messi remains motivated and will assess fitness day by day after Inter Miami's MLS season before making a final decision.
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