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Lionel messi: Football magician Lionel Messi has made a statement that has increased the heartbeat of crores of his fans. The 38 -year -old Argentine star has made it clear that his international career is now reaching the stage. Messi has indicated that the World Cup qualifier match against Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental Stadium of Buenos Aires on 4 September will probably be their last domestic match.
Messi will be on the field with family
In an interview to Apple TV, Messi said, “This will be a very special match for me. This may be my last qualifier game for me. I don’t know if there will be some friendly or other matches after this… but my whole family will be with me for this match. My wife, my children, my parents, my siblings and my wife will be present in the stadium.”
Argentina has already qualified
Argentina has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The team remains on top in the South American qualifier table with 35 points. In such a situation, this match is just a formality for Argentina, but it is going to prove to be a very emotional moment for Messi and his fans.
Messi’s qualifier record
So far Messi has played 193 international matches. Out of this, he has scored 31 goals in the World Cup qualifier. After winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup, he made Argentina the world champion after 36 years. This is considered to be the biggest achievement of his career so far.
Messi can also play qualifiers against Ecuador on 9 September, but that match will be like. Therefore, the day of September 4 will probably be the last time when the crowd of Buenos Aires will see its hero playing at home in the qualifier.
Topball top golcorers
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 221 matches, 138 goals
Leonal Messi (Argentina) – 193 matches, 112 goals
Ali Dai (Iran) – 148 matches, 108 goals
Sunil Chhetri (India) – 155 matches, 95 goals
Romalu Lukaku (Belgium) – 124 matches, 89 goals
World Cup qualifier system
The World Cup qualifiers in South America are played according to the rules of South American Football Confederation. 10 teams including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia participate in it. Every team plays homes and a total of 18 matches from the remaining nine countries. In these matches, the top-6 teams qualify for the World Cup directly. At the same time, the number seven team has to play FIFA Play-off Tournament.
End of an era for Argentina?
If the September 4 match was literally proved to be the last domestic qualifier of Messi, then it will be one of the biggest emotional moments in Argentina football history. Although Messi has not yet officially announced the international retirement, his sign has made it clear that this golden chapter of football is now close to ending.