Messi uncertain about Argentina future
Lionel Messi said he will reconsider his future in football later this year but said it’s likely “many things will change” after the World Cup in November and December in Qatar
Messi’s comments came after Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 on Friday in the remaining match of the penultimate round of South American World Cup qualifying.
“I don’t know what I will do after the World Cup. I am thinking about what is coming,” Messi said. “After Qatar I will have to reassess many things.’’
He added his doubts had nothing to do with past frustration playing for Argentina. He won his fi rst title with the team last year -- the Copa America in a fi nal against Brazil.
Asked about him continuing with the national team after Qatar, Messi, who turns 35 in June, said: “I don’t know, the truth is I don’t know. I think about that is coming, which is close, Ecuador (on Tuesday). The preparation matches in June and September.” “Let’s hope these go the best way possible. But for sure after the World Cup many things will change.”Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay have already secured the region’s four direct spots in Qatar later this year. Peru (21 points), Colombia (20) and Chile (19) will play in the last round on Tuesday for fi fth place.