Messi brought the Hercules Cup back to Argentina.
After winning the World Cup, Messi has fulfilled the biggest dream of his career.
Recently, the Argentine star also expressed his joy at making his dream come true in an interview with the media: "Compared to what actually happened, all my imagination seems insignificant. ”
So can Messi still play in the 2026 World Cup? Although Scaloni has announced that he wants to keep the number 10 shirt for Messi, the 36-year-old still believes that it is too difficult.
In fact, he already has a picture of where he will go after his career:
"I will come back to live in Barcelona, that's my home."
God will give me a World Cup
Recently, Messi was interviewed by Argentina's "Ole Newspaper" and other media, telling his World Cup winning journey and his plans for the future.
Looking back on his exciting trip to Qatar, Messi says he has achieved his biggest dream.
"It's still a very exciting time to this day, and I've watched all the videos online. I was very close to that trophy in 2014 and there were a lot of sacrifices, a lot of failures, a lot of difficult moments along the way, which I had to go through and end up with good results. ”
"I see the trophy there, it's close to me, my heart longs to be close to it, touch it, kiss it. It's a great feeling. ”
In Messi's view, losing to Saudi Arabia in the group stage was the most difficult moment for Argentina in the World Cup, but fortunately the team persevered.
Speaking about his "prayers" in the final penalty shootout, he revealed that he did not mention Maradona and his grandmother as speculated.
"I prayed to God as usual for Montiel to score this penalty. I'm sure God will give me a World Cup, I don't know why, but I have strong feelings about it. ”
"To be able to say that we are world champions, that I am world champions, who have won everything in my career, is crazy and what I have pursued throughout my career."
Leaving Barca, Messi cried bitterly.
It's too hard to hold out until the 2026 World Cup
In Messi's view, holding the Hercules Cup with the Argentine team is like a movie "Happy Ending", and this is not the credit of himself alone.
"I can't win anything without a team, whether I play or not, all the players have their own role, Enzo, McAllister, Alvarez... All people matter. ”
"We are a team, ready for everything, we also trust each other, no matter who comes on the pitch, it doesn't affect the overall success of the team. So it was Argentina who won this World Cup, not because of me. ”
After leading the team to the World Cup, coach Scaloni once said that he would keep the number 10 shirt for Messi, and the national team would always welcome him on the field, but the 36-year-old Messi also said that it would be too difficult to hold out until the next World Cup.
"I haven't made a plan yet, and it seems difficult to me because of my age. I love football, but it's still a long way before the next World Cup. ”
However, Messi did not set a finish line for himself, saying that he would continue to wear the national team shirt to enjoy the time spent playing for his country as a World Cup champion.
Barca will always be home in Messi's heart.
After retiring, return to Barcelona
Messi is approaching the end of his career, and in an interview, he did not shy away from talking about his plans for the future.
When it comes to his return from football, he does not hesitate to say where he wants to be home: Barcelona.
"I left everything related to the World Cup final, such as sneakers, shirts, etc., and I will bring all these things back to Barcelona in March, these are my memories."
"When I end my career, I will come back to live in Barcelona, which is my home."
Along the way, Messi said that his family has also suffered a lot of pressure and pain: "For a long time, I was criticized in all kinds and my family suffered as much as I did, if not more. They always wanted me to see the healthy, strong side, but I knew they had endured a lot. ”
"Winning the World Cup ended it all, we won the Copa America, the World Cup, there are no regrets, it's all over."
Today, Messi can go through the closing stages of his career with fulfillment and happiness, but his performance is not over: "As long as I am healthy and continue to enjoy, I will continue to play. ”