Lionel Messi scored his 10th hat-trick for Argentina in a World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia, raising his total international goals to 112. He showcased his talent anew, scoring his first goal in the 19th minute, followed by two more in quick succession at the 84th and 86th minutes, leading his team to a decisive 6-0 victory. With only Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of him in the all-time international scoring chart, Messi's feats continue to highlight his legendary status in football.
Reflecting on his career, Messi emphasized the importance of cherishing the moments on the pitch and the immense support he receives from fans. 'I'm just enjoying all this. I am more emotional than ever and taking all the love from the people because I know these can be my last games,' he noted, acknowledging the inevitability of retirement while expressing gratitude for each opportunity to represent Argentina.
As Messi approaches the latter stages of his career, he finds joy in playing alongside younger teammates. He remarked, 'Being surrounded by younger teammates, given my age, makes me feel like a kid again. I find myself doing silly things because I feel so comfortable.' This sense of comfort and enjoyment helps him contribute positively to the team, and as long as he feels this way, he intends to continue playing for Argentina.
Argentina's manager, Lionel Scaloni, expressed his admiration and hope for Messi's prolonged presence in international football. He said, 'It never ceases to amaze... this is wonderful. To be able to be on the bench and see the things he does? The team is with him and what I ask him to do is to play as long as he can.' Scaloni recognizes Messi’s unique talent and the significance he brings to the squad.
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