Messi's future with the Argentine national team remains a hot topic in global football. This time, the voice comes from Bolivian legend Marco Echeverri, who says that the 39-year-old Messi is capable of playing in the next World Cup.
"I can imagine him playing in the next World Cup. I really hope he doesn't retire; he absolutely must be on the field in the next World Cup," Marco Echeverri stated firmly in an interview with Super Deportivo La Coruña Radio.
The Bolivian legend also emphasized that the 39-year-old Messi's performance far exceeded the expectations of fans worldwide. In his view, the Rosario native remains the undisputed pinnacle of individual ability in football, surpassing all other players.
"His performance in this tournament was better than in any World Cup he has ever participated in, and his level far surpasses that of all other players." This is how the former player commented in an interview with the aforementioned Argentine media, praising the Argentine captain for consistently maintaining a top-level performance.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the captain's future, Echeverri proposed a massive global petition to urge the star not to retire. In his view, the world of football is not ready to lose this iconic figure.
"We must write a letter and collect signatures worldwide, asking him not to retire. Just think, the world of football would be completely different without Messi. I don't think he wants to retire either."
Echeverri also took the opportunity to analyze the physical strain faced by Scaloni's Argentine team during crucial stages. The former midfielder praised the entire Argentine team's dedication in top-level international competitions.
At the same time, he categorically refuted any doubts about Argentina's fighting spirit in crucial moments: "Argentine players are natural winners. I always trust them and firmly believe that they are giving their all to win every moment on the field," the Bolivian icon emphasized.
