Key Highlights
- Back in Barcelona, where he went from teenage boy to world star, he is still revered, with constant talk of whether he will ever return as a player. And then there is the 2026 World Cup.
- In little over six months, the eyes of the world will descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico as Argentina bid to defend their crown. But will Messi take part?In a wide-ranging interview with ESPN Argentina SportsCenter below, Messi discussed a manor of topics, including family, his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.- Messi tracker: Every goals, assist, key moment for Inter Miami - Inter Miami reaches first MLS Cup, will host Vancouver - Lamine Yamal: 'I don't want to be Lionel Messi'On the MLS Cup final:Messi: "I'm happy; it's very special to play another final with this club.
- We already played another one recently.
- Being able to reach the MLS final with a 'new' club is spectacular."He added: "We've already started working on it [the MLS final], studying the opponent, watching videos with Masche [Javier Mascherano], doing tactical work.
- We're in good shape."We're in a very good moment, the team is solid and excited.