Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he will have Lionel Messi’s jersey ready if Messi wants to play in the next World Cup, ending the country’s 36-year wait to hoist the golden trophy again.
In a night of high drama, Messi scored twice in a shootout to give Argentina an emotional 4-2 win on penalties over France on Sunday, which ended in a 3-3 draw after 120 minutes of enthralling action. Happened. ,
After fulfilling a lifelong dream by winning the ultimate prize in world football, many thought Messi, 35, might never again step out in Argentina’s famous blue and white stripes. But within moments, Messi announced that he had no plans to retire from international duty in the near future.
It was a decision welcomed by his coach.
“I think we should have the number 10 jersey ready for the next World Cup if he (Messi) wants to play,” Scaloni told a news conference.
“He’s earned the right to do whatever he wants with his career. What he tells his team-mates is unbelievable. I’ve never seen such an influential person in the changing room.”