(Qatar World Cup) Messi denies injury rumors and admits it may be his last World Cup
China News Agency, Doha, November 21 (Reporter Xing Chong) Argentina, the favorite to win this cup, will make its debut against Saudi Arabia on the 22nd.
At the pre-match press conference held on the 21st, Argentina's number one star Messi denied rumors about his injury. He said that he is currently in good physical condition and said that this is likely to be his last World Cup.
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This is already Messi's fifth World Cup campaign.
In the two cups in 2006 and 2010, both Messi and Argentina were blocked by the German team in the quarter-finals. In the 2014 World Cup final, Argentina lost 0:1 to the German team. Messi rubbed shoulders with the "Hercules Cup" The passing scene broke the hearts of many fans.
The Argentine team lost to the French team that won the cup in the eighth final of the last cup.
Of Argentina's 26-man roster for this tournament, only a few had participated in the last World Cup.
After arriving in Qatar, Messi missed several team trainings, and rumors of his injury abounded.
However, Messi participated in the entire pre-match training of the Argentine team at Qatar University on the 21st, and then he denied the injury rumors at a press conference.
"I feel good physically. I didn't participate in the joint training before because I suffered some collisions. There is nothing to worry about." Messi said that he has entered the rhythm of the World Cup and is ready in all aspects.
"This is probably my last World Cup and my last chance to realize my dream. For me, enjoying the game is more important than anything else."
Messi also said that now that the club game is halfway through this season, he has come to the World Cup under such circumstances, no matter whether it is physically or mentally, there is no problem.
Since losing to Brazil in the semi-finals of the Copa America in 2019, Argentina has remained unbeaten in 36 games, including the 2021 Copa America victory over Brazil to win the championship, which is only one game away from Italy's record of 37 unbeaten games.
Messi has repeatedly said that the current Argentina team is very united, reminding him of the team in the 2014 World Cup.
"We have just won the America's Cup, but it is unusual to play in the World Cup. The mood to welcome the first game is even different. We will not feel too much anxiety and pressure. Everyone will focus on enjoying the national team. Time," Messi said.
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