Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has also responded to mounting speculation regarding whether or not Lionel Messi will star in the 2026 World Cup by stating that no decision has been made as yet on whether or not the captain will feature in the international.
Messi, who led Argentina to the world cup victory in 2022 is still at the center of conversations about the next generation of the national team. With Argentina on the verge of defending their title, questions about whether Messi will play or not will remain the news of the day.
Reports on BolaVIP indicate that Scaloni recently got into contact with Messi in Rosario. The informal but short meeting soon turned into an object of interest among fans who wanted to get some hints on what Messi intended to do.
I met Leo due to being close to each other. We had coffee,” Scaloni said, and reduced the encounter as much as he could without conceding its attention.
Scaloni did not mention the topic of the World Cup directly until later, when he was responding with a rather reserved and respectful gesture. We never discussed the world cup, he said. We should not interfere and help him to make a correct choice.
It was also made clear by the coach that Messi will not be exposed to external pressure, whether by the federation or the masses. Scaloni emphasized that the plans of the team would be completely in the discretion of the player.
Scaloni stated that after he makes the decision, then we would consider what is most suitable to the team. The alleged meeting was held in Funes, which Messi spends most of his holidays. Scaloni, the longtime coach of Messi, alluded that his desire to compete is still high.
Although Messi is still in the club career with Inter Miami, there is still a question of his future career in international football. The suggestions of Scaloni imply that the process will be led by patience and respect and not by urgency or anticipation.
As long as Messi does not use words or make a statement, the plans of Argentina in the world cup will be open-ended, and the fans around the globe will be awaiting the next move.
