lIonel Messi’s performance with Intermiami on his latest Leagues Cup Match (two goals coming from behind) was hidden by news that had nothing to do with MLS. At the end of the match, the Argentine talisman announced that his match against Venezuela on September 4th will be his final match against Albiquereste at home.
“Yes, it’s going to be something special, it’s going to be a very special match for me as it’s the last one of the qualifying rounds. I don’t know if there will be a friendly match after that, but it’s a very special match and that’s why my family will accompany me: my wife, my children, my parents, my brother, my sister, and my wife, my wife. But we’re going with that intention,” said the 38-year-old, who will face Venezuela as captain of Argentina in the 17th match of South American qualifying rounds.
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Not the end, but a full stop
It is worth noting, however, that the match will not be Messi’s last World Cup qualifiers as Scaloni’s side will close participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Ecuador. This means that the final 90 minutes the former Barcelona and PSG player will compete against Sebastian Beccece’s side.
However, this is not the end of Lionel Messi’s era with Argentina. He still has a friendly pending match in November, with Final Sima scheduled for March 2026 against Spain
To close, he revealed his happiness after being a star in the Heron victory at the Classico del Sol. “It was special. Playing classics has always been special. Orlando is a very good rival, a very good player, and has worked the same way as coaches who worked in the same way. Orlando and Winn.
