Explained: Why Lionel Messi won’t play at 2024 Olympic Games in Paris – with two tournaments in one summer ‘too much’ for Argentina & Inter Miami superstar
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has explained why he will not form part of Argentina’s gold medal bid at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
WHAT HAPPENED?
Javier Mascherano, who will take charge of an U23 side in Paris, had expressed a desire to include eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi as one of three overage players in his squad. It has, however, been determined that such a selection call will not be possible.
WHAT MESSI SAID
Messi is currently on international duty ahead of the 2024 Copa America and has told ESPN Argentina of why he will return to MLS duty at Inter Miami when that competition comes to a close: “I talked to Mascherano and the truth is we both understood the situation. It’s hard [to think about the Olympics right now] because we’re in Copa America. It would be two, three straight months of not being with the club, and more than anything I’m not at an age to be in everything. I have to choose carefully, and it would be too much to play two straight tournaments. I’ve been very lucky to play in the Olympics, of winning it together with Masche. It was a wonderful experience on a football level. Olympics, U20, memories I’ll never forget. It’s spectacular to be fortunate enough to go through all that. I hope that the guys who get to go enjoy it in the same way that I did because it’s special. The Olympics are special, different from anything else.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi savoured Olympic glory in 2008, at an event in Beijing. While he will not be gracing that tournament again, he has said of potentially extending his international career through to the 2026 World Cup: “I said it, as long as I feel good, I am physically well and I can continue performing at the highest level and helping my team-mates, I would like to continue being there.”
WHAT NEXT?
Global glory was savoured by Messi at Qatar 2022, as he completed a record-breaking medal collection in the most dramatic of fashions, and will continue to rewrite the history books as he adds to hauls of 181 caps and 106 goals for his country.
News
Harrison Butker Signs $10 Million Deal with ABC for a New Show, “It’s Going to Replace The View” – Satire
Breaking: Harrison Butker Signs $10 Million Deal with ABC for a New Show, “It’s Going to Replace The View” A famous football kicker got everyone scratching their heads. Well, yes, the ABC Network has given Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison…
Oprah protected ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ as the Camera Pans to the Audience
Oprah protected ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ as the Camera Pans to the Audience A womaп at the DNC was iп the wroпg place at the wroпg time wheп Oprah Wiпfrey meпtioпed ‘childless cat ladies’ dυriпg her speech Wedпesday пight. Wiпfrey was eпdorsiпg Vice Presideпt Kamala Harris wheп…
Elon Musk criticizes “The View,” calling it the worst TV show in America.
Elon Musk criticizes “The View,” calling it the worst TV show in America Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy once again with his outspoken opinions. This time, Musk took to social media…
Whoopi Goldberg: “I Support Megan Rapinoe, She Made No Wrong Choices”
Whoopi Goldberg: “I Support Megan Rapinoe, She Made No Wrong Choices” Whoopi Goldberg has voiced her support for soccer star Megan Rapinoe amid recent controversies, declaring that Rapinoe “made no wrong choices.” Speaking on a recent episode of “The View,”…
Kids’ futures matter more—thank you, Reba! More BeloW
Reba McEпtire’s Bold Statemeпt: “I’d Rather See All Childreп Get Free School Lυпch Thaп Pay Off Growп Folks’ College Degrees!” The Heart of the Matter: McEпtire’s Statemeпt In a striking departure from typical celebrity commentary, country music legendReba McEntire has…
Jason Aldean Refuses To Let Taylor Swift On Stage“Her Music Is Bubblegum, Not Real Country Artist”
Jason Aldean Rejects $500 Million Music Collaboration With Taylor Swift, “Her Music Is Woke, No Thanks”- Iп the realm of mᴜsic collaboratioпs, big пames ofteп come together to create somethiпg magical. Bᴜt wheп it comes to aligпiпg with artists whose…
End of content
No more pages to load