Football
Ex-Barcelona player doubts that Messi will be able to play at the 2026 World Cup
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Former Barcelona midfielder Bernd Schuster has been skeptical about the prospects of former Catalan leader Lionel Messi to play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
— I think it’s difficult. Of course, you can never say “no” for sure. Messi takes very good care of himself. I don’t know.
Today players stay in business longer. Diets, physiotherapists, doctors… the body lasts much longer than in my time. Maybe this is true, but I see that Leo will be difficult. Without a doubt, Shuster said.
35-year-old Messi, as part of the Argentine national team, became the winner of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and was recognized as the best player in the tournament.
Source: Sportbox
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