Messi wants to keep playing for Argentina
By Reuters
21 December 2022 |
9:36 am
Messi says he won't retire from international football after captaining Argentina to its first World Cup trophy in 36 years. "I love football, it's what I do," he said. Messi turns 36 next year but believes he has plenty to offer his country.
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