World Cup
Angel DI MARIA: “Messi should play in 2026 World Cup, I dream of Copa America”
Argentine midfielder Angel Di Maria doubts that he can make it to the 2026 World Cup, but is confident that Lionel Messi should play in the next World Cup.
“At the moment I am not dreaming of the 2026 World Cup, it is far away. But I want to be in the next Copa America in 2024. I will do my best to participate in the tournament. But Messi should be in the next World Cup. Absolutely. Every possible way He won the trophy, he is the best player in the world. And he should play in the 2026 World Cup.”
But both me and Messi must always be at the top level, our coach does not say that to anyone. And it’s very important to continue to perform in Europe’s top championship,” thinks Di Maria.
In 2026, Di Maria and Messi will be 38 years old.
Source: Sport UA
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