Football maestro Lionel Messi has made a statement that has shaken his millions of fans. The 38-year-old Argentine star has hinted that the World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on September 4th could be his last home match.
Sports News: Football magician Lionel Messi has made a statement that has quickened the heartbeats of his millions of admirers. The 38-year-old Argentine star has made it clear that his international career is finally reaching its conclusion. Messi has indicated that the World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, to be held at the Estadio Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on September 4th, might be his last home game.
Messi Shares His Emotions
In an interview, Messi said, "This will be a very special match for me. It could be my last qualifier. I don't know if there will be any friendlies or other matches after this... but my entire family will be with me for this match. My wife, children, parents, siblings, and all of my wife's relatives will be present in the stadium."
Messi's statement has sent a wave of emotion through the fans' hearts. This match is not just a formal qualifier but is set to prove an emotional turning point in the history of Argentine football.
Messi's Qualifier Record
Argentina has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The team is at the top of the South American qualifier table with 35 points. In this context, the September 4th match may be a formality for Argentina, but it will be a very special and memorable moment for Messi and his fans. Messi has played 193 international matches so far, scoring 31 goals in World Cup qualifiers.
By winning the Qatar World Cup in 2022, he made Argentina world champions after 36 years. This achievement is counted among the biggest and most memorable accomplishments of his career. Messi may also play a qualifier against Ecuador on September 9th, but this match will be an away game. Therefore, September 4th might be the last time Argentine fans see their hero playing a qualifier at home.
Top Football Scorers
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 221 matches, 138 goals
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 193 matches, 112 goals
- Ali Daei (Iran) - 148 matches, 108 goals
- Sunil Chhetri (India) - 155 matches, 95 goals
- Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) - 124 matches, 89 goals
Qualifiers in South America are organized under CONMEBOL. 10 teams participate in this, including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, and others. Each team plays a total of 18 matches, both home and away. The top-6 teams directly qualify for the World Cup, while the seventh-placed team has to play in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.
