Lionel Messi is creating a football fever all over America. But not only that, Argentina fans are also very happy with “Leo”.
3 matches with 5 goals and 1 assist, becoming the inspiration for the host club to win 3 consecutive victories for the first time since May, Lionel Messi is creating a fever with the American public. The level of the greatest player in history was quickly displayed, spontaneously without time or launch pad.
Messi shines at Inter Miami
In the opposite direction, going to a less competitive league in the US could also help Lionel Messi. At the age of 36, “Leo” is of course unable to maintain a strong physical foundation like his youth.
Besides, going to the US to play football brings a fresh touch to a player who has become bored at PSG or before Barcelona. And thanks to that, Messi has the determination and ambition to devote more to Argentina.
In the latest statement, coach Lionel Scalona believes that wearing the Inter Miami shirt does not reduce Lionel Messi’s chances of playing for Argentina at Copa America 2024. Tango country media believe that “Leo” will participate in the big tournament in the following year, which was held in a special way in the United States.
In addition to the usual 10 South American teams, Copa America 2024 also has 6 more North Central American national teams, and is held in the US instead of a South American country. The captain of the Argentina team promises to participate in such a special tournament, working with his teammates to defend the championship they won in 2021.
On the eve of the 2022 World Cup final, Messi confirmed that this will be his last World Cup. After Argentina was crowned in Qatar, “Leo” hopes to play some more matches as world champion.
Messi is expected to attend the final round of Copa America 2024
Coach Lionel Scaloni still believes that Messi still has the motivation to join Argentina in the journey to defend the title of the South American football cup next year. The Argentine captain affirmed: “I think Messi will play in the next Copa America. I certainly never turn him down.”
Coach Scaloni added: “The fact that Messi comes to America to play football does not make him any less competitive. Messi has the genes of someone who likes to conquer and win. He can play top-notch and beautiful football until the end. when he wants to. Messi is a special case of the football world.”
