On Thursday, Argentina defeated Venezuela 3–0 in Buenos Aires on Matchday 17 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America. The night time’s greatest star was Lionel Messi, who scored a brace and later spoke concerning the actuality that his time with the nationwide workforce is nearing its finish.
“I really feel a variety of issues, a variety of feelings, understanding it was the final official match right here,” the ahead mentioned in a postgame interview on the sector at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. “I’ve skilled rather a lot on this stadium—some good moments, and a few not so good. It’s all the time a pleasure to play in entrance of our folks, particularly after successful titles. For a few years now, we’ve been having fun with each match. I’m very joyful.”
It was a particular night time for Messi, who was proven on TV cameras crying throughout warmups. “I’m not prepared for this, and that’s a part of what I used to be feeling after I got here onto the sector,” Leo admitted. “It’s not one thing I like, or need, or am trying ahead to. However time passes—it’s been a few years already.”
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