The "little" man enjoyed the first month of the new year with boundless joy as Inter Miami secured a spectacular 3-2 victory against Club America (Mexico) in a penalty shootout. Messi himself scored the equalizer, allowing him and his teammates to enjoy some truly wonderful football: not only defeating their opponent but also providing fans with beautiful moments on the field.
Messi (left) is enjoying the first month of the new year with boundless joy.
"I started the new year with luck and optimism. I'm feeling very strong and full of excitement thinking about the road ahead. I hope to always be in top form so I can conquer the highest level matches," Messi expressed.
The joy was always evident on Messi's face before, during, and after the opening match of this season, creating immense excitement among fans. They understand that Messi is still full of energy for the road ahead. 2025 will be crucial for this star player, as it will determine whether he will continue his pursuit of the next World Cup.
Messi and Inter Miami will have an extremely busy 2025 season with many matches ahead. David Beckham's team, as president and co-owner, will compete on multiple fronts. First, they will defend their MLS Supporters' Shield title. Next, they aim to win the coveted MLS Cup at the end of the year. Messi and his teammates also target the CONCACAF Champions Cup and reclaim the Leagues Cup title they won in 2023.
Another highlight for Messi is that, as he turns 38 this coming June, he and Inter Miami will enter a world- class competition, one that, after deciding to play in the US, he thought he would never return to again: the FIFA Club World Cup. This is where Messi will once again have the opportunity to compete against the world's top clubs, following the glory he achieved with the Argentine national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as well as previously while playing for Barcelona.
"The new season has only just begun. We are in the pre-season, and have only had a few training sessions. So this is a crucial period for us to develop with the new coach (Javier Mascherano) and continue to improve. I hope to continue feeling good and gradually increase my playing time during this preparation period, so that I can be in the best condition when the official matches start," Messi shared.
What are the chances for the 2026 World Cup?
One of the issues concerning Messi that many people are interested in is whether his participation in the 2026 World Cup is truly guaranteed. With only about a year and a half left until the start of this global football event, the Argentine star is constantly being questioned by the world press about his ability to play.
Messi continues to dedicate himself to giving fans truly beautiful moments on the pitch.
"World Cup 2026? Well, as I've said before, I don't think too much about that. I'm just starting 2025, and hopefully I'll be as well-prepared as possible during this pre-season, to have a better year. I want to play more games, I'm completely focused on that. Honestly, I started the new year feeling really excited and motivated," Messi expressed in a recent interview with TN Deportivo.
When the 2026 World Cup takes place, Messi will turn 39 in June 2026. That will undoubtedly be the last major tournament the star plays in, if he participates, and fans will only have this one chance to admire him on the pitch. Everything will depend on 2025, if Messi continues to play with the same enthusiasm and joy as he does now.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-va-ky-vong-mot-nam-2025-rat-dac-biet-185250122183023497.htm
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