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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) \u2014 Lionel Messi hasn’t said whether he plans to play in the league. 2026 world cup<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Led by the 38-year-old star Argentina<\/span> He has topped the South American World Cup qualifying standings, but has not said whether he will be able to help his country defend its title in 2022. of world cup draw<\/span> is Friday.<\/p>\n

“I’m going to take it one day at a time. I’m going to be honest, I’m going to be realistic, I’m going to try to feel good,” Messi said in an interview with ESPN Argentina. \u201cThis year has been really good.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Inter Miami star added that playing in the US will make it easier for him to consider playing in a tournament co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. The World Cup begins on June 11th in Mexico City and will be Messi’s sixth World Cup.<\/p>\n

“Europe is troubling us at a different point in the season. We will start a tough pre-season in January and will play a lot of games back to back with the league and the CONCACAF Champions League,” Messi said.<\/p>\n

Messi and Inter Miami prepare to face Vancouver Saturday’s MLS Cup Final<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently played, will play in the next World Cup Qualified for Portugal national team<\/span>will surpass greats like Germany’s Lothar Matth\u00e4us, who played in five tournaments.<\/p>\n

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner said he was in regular discussions with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni about the role he could play.<\/p>\n

“He always asks me to take whatever position he gives me. We have a very trusting relationship and we can talk about anything,” Messi said.<\/p>\n

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