Buenos Aires . After scoring his 10th international hattrick for Argentina in Tuesday night's 60 win over Bolivia in the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi said that whenever he plays for the national team, he gets a Feels like a child.
The eighttime Ballon d'Or winner also recorded two assists in addition to his hattrick in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia.
After the match, Messi said, “It feels great to be here and feel the people's support for us. I am very happy with the way they call my name. We all enjoy connecting with people and we Love playing in Argentina. We are happy with this victory.
He said, “I haven't set any dates or deadlines for my future, I just want to enjoy it. I'm more excited than ever to be here and feel the love of people, because I know this is my “It could be the last game. I hope I can achieve my goal of finishing the year well at the club and then enjoy every day.”
The 37yearold has also become Argentina's alltime top scorer, scoring 112 goals in 189 matches. His first goal in the senior team came on March 1, 2006 in a friendly against Croatia in Basel.
According to the Argentina football website, more than half of his goals for the national team were official (34 in World Cup qualification, 17 in the Copa América and 13 in the World Cup) and Argentina was the country where he scored the most goals (34).
“That's what motivates me,” the Argentina captain said. “I like to be happy where I am. Despite my age, when I'm here I feel like a child because I feel comfortable with this team.” I do. As long as I can continue to perform as I intend, we will continue to enjoy it.”
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