Argentine football icon Lionel Messi said he would continue to play for the country after leading Argentina to victory against France on Sunday.
“No, I’m not going to retiring from the Argentina national team,” Messi reportedly told TyC Sports, as quoted by Goal.com, adding that “I want to continue playing as a champion.”
Messi also said that he felt he would win the tournament this year. He was awarded the Golden Ball, an honour given to the best player of a FIFA World Cup
This was Argentina’s third World Cup, and its first since 1986.
The football star also took to Instagram to express his honour and gratitude.
