Infantino: Messi should play as much as he wants. And in the 2034 World Cup…

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi, sparking speculation and hopes for the football star’s future career. This came in a response to queries about whether the 2026 World Cup will be the Argentinian forward’s last appearance in the prestigious tournament.

Infantino, during a CONMEBOL Legends match, shed light on his aspirations for Messi. He eagerly voiced his hope that Messi would not only participate in the next World Cup, but also in the subsequent ones. The FIFA top executive even suggested he welcomes Messi gracing football’s grandest stage until the 2034 event.

Infantino is quoted as saying, “I hope he will take part in the next World Cup, the one after that and even in the 2034 event. He should play as much as he wants.” This upbeat perspective from the FIFA President can be interpreted as a high regard for Messi’s significant contribution and influence in the world of football.