Argentina national team coach Javier Mascherano has revealed that former teammate Lionel Messi has received an invitation to join the national team. summer olympics However, he acknowledged that the situation was complex.
In a recent interview, Mascherano, who played alongside Messi for the national team and Barcelona, revealed that he had held talks with Barcelona. inter miami star Regarding participation in the summer tournament.
Inter Miami CF’s No. 10 Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half of the game against Orlando City SC on March 2, 2024 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
“I spoke with Leo and sent him an invitation to participate in the Olympics. We will continue to talk,” Mascherano told TyC Sports via Olympic.com.
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“He has just started the season with Inter Miami and there is still time until the Olympics. We also have to take into account his next abilities.” Copa America Before this summer. It’s not an easy situation. ”
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates victory during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 21, 2023. (Wagner Meyer/Getty Images)
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Defending champions Argentina will compete in the tournament, which will be held from June 20 to July 10, just two weeks before the start of the Olympics. Messi also plays in MLS and will likely play for Inter Miami in the League Cup during that time.
“That’s Messi. He always plays at the highest level,” Mascherano continued. “And of course he has to manage his time. So we’re not going to bother him or put any pressure on him. We sent him an invitation. , and we will give him all the time he needs to think about all his options and will also discuss them with the club.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi watches from the bench during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Argentina held at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 21, 2023. (Buda Mendez/Getty Images)
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Messi, 36, has only appeared in one Olympics, winning gold at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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