Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni has said that he understands captain Lionel Messi’s decision not to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
But Messi has already confirmed that he won’t be taking part in the tournament.
This comes after the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner lifted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Scaloni was asked to give his verdict on Messi’s decision.
He said, via Mundoalbiceleste, “I think it’s very prudent coming from someone who doesn’t sell smoke and does not lie. The reality is that he is going to see and based on how he finds himself, we are going to decide and that is the logical thing to do.
“There is still a lot to do that it makes no sense to think beyond that.
“He is very blunt, he says that and it seems very logical to me. As time goes by, we will see if he is feeling well and if he is willing, which is the important thing. He knows how to play football today and in ten years’ time, that’s obvious.”
