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I haven’t set any date or deadline about my future – Lionel Messi

Argentina’s veteran Lionel Messi has revealed that he hasn’t thought about his future with the national team. Messi continued to weave magic as he scored a hat-trick and also provided two assists in Argentina’s astounding 6-0 win against Bolivia in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night.

After the match, Messi said he is trying to enjoy and take all the love from the fans as he is aware that these could be his last games for La Abliceleste.

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

“I didn’t set any date or deadline about my future,” Messi said. “I’m just enjoying all this. I am more emotional than ever and taking all the love from the people because I know these can be my last games.”

Messi, who had to earlier miss the action due to an ankle injury, said he once again feels like a young kid while enjoying himself with his Argentine teammates.

“It’s a joy to be present and appreciate this moment. Being surrounded by younger teammates, given my age, makes me feel like a kid again,” Messi said. “I find myself doing silly things because I feel so comfortable. As long as I maintain that feeling and can continue contributing to the team, I plan to be here enjoying [the national team].”

On the other hand, Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said it is a pleasure to watch Messi in action, doing what he only can.

“The only thing I ask of him is to keep playing as long as he can,” Scaloni said. “It’s a joy to watch him on the soccer field. He never ceases to amaze us.”

Two more rounds of South American World Cup qualifying will be played in November.

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