Lionel Scaloni became emotional and wiped away tears while describing the honour of coaching Lionel Messi. Messi, 38, expects the upcoming match against Venezuela in Buenos Aires to be his last time playing at home in a World Cup qualifier. Messi has not announced a retirement date but has hinted at retiring from the national team after next year's World Cup. Scaloni said Messi deserves a special reception and expressed hope that fans will enjoy the match. Scaloni suggested arranging another farewell in Argentina if Messi chooses this match as his final home appearance. Argentina has already secured top spot in CONMEBOL qualifying. Messi plays for Inter Miami and is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion.
Yes, this is a match which Leo has said will be emotional, special, nice because it's true that it's our last qualifying match,
We have to enjoy it as we've always been saying. More than anyone I will enjoy it. Having been able to coach him has honestly been a pleasure and let's hope that fans who go to the stadium will also enjoy it because he truly deserves it.
Tomorrow will be a nice match. Exciting. I'm sure that it won't be his last game in Argentina and I say that we'll make sure that if he decides it's the last game, we play another because it's obvious to do that in the right moment and because he deserves it.
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