Lionel Messi Admits Argentina Career Nearing End After Hat-Trick Against Bolivia

After leading Argentina to a 6-0 victory over Bolivia in World Cup qualification, Lionel Messi disclosed that his time as an international player is running out.

For the match against Bolivia, the captain of Argentina made a comeback to the starting lineup and put on a legendary show, scoring a hat-trick and dishing out two assists. Messi, who achieved his 10th international hat-trick and once again demonstrated his class on the international arena, was instrumental in five of Argentina’s six goals.

Messi’s Emotional Admission

After the match, Messi reflected on his connection with the Argentina fans and admitted that his time with the national team is drawing to a close. Speaking to reporters, he said:

“It is very nice to play here feeling the affection of the Argentina fans. It makes me emotional to listen to how they shout my name. We all enjoy this connection with the fans and we love playing at home.”

Despite his remarkable performance, Messi acknowledged that he is into his “last games” for Argentina, a sentiment that adds a bittersweet note to his recent success.