“Criticism does not bother me”, “I would have left the national team”-Lionel Messi makes huge admission about victorious 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign

Lionel Messi has stated that he would have retired from the Argentina national team if they did not win the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Lionel Messi has stated that he would have retired from the Argentina national team if they did not win the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Speaking on the Big Time Podcast, the Inter Miami star stated that things would have been different if Argentina hadn’t won the prized title. He said:

Following the tournament in Qatar, the former Barcelona player claimed that he wants to play for the national team as a world champion. GOAL quoted him as saying:

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has missed the last two matches due to a hamstring ailment. Inter Miami has also rested him for the last few games, and his ailment will be examined before the MLS encounter against New York City FC this week (March 30).

Lionel Messi reflects on retirement.
Lionel Messi recently announced that he has no plans to retire just yet. During an interview with ‘Olga Live’ late last year, the Argentine icon stated:

“I have not thought about it, and I do not want to think about it. I want to continue to enjoy what I do. I took a major step by leaving Europe behind. I don’t want to think about the next step; instead, I want to do what I enjoy the most: play. I consider myself fortunate to have a profession I enjoy.
However, the 36-year-old does not aim to play another World Cup:

“I guess not. This was my final World Cup. I’ll see how things unfold, but in principle, I won’t attend the next World Cup.”
Lionel Messi is expected to compete in the Copa America competition between June 20 and July 14, as Argentina seeks to retain their title.