Many things will change after the World Cup in the winter, but Lionel Messi says he will reconsider his future in football later this year.
Messi scored in Argentina's victory over Venezuela in World Cup qualification.
I don't know what I will do after the World Cup, he said. I'm thinking about something. I will have to re-examine many things.
He said his doubts had nothing to do with his past frustration playing for Argentina. He won his first title with the team last year.
It has been a while since I was happy here. Messi said that he was thankful for all the things they made him feel.
Messi, who turns 35 in June, said that he didn't know about continuing with the national team.
I think about it on Tuesday, which is close to Ecuador. The matches are in June and September.
Let's hope these go the right way. Many things will change after the World Cup.
After scoring the third goal of the match on Friday, Messi received enthusiastic support from the spectators at the La Bombonera Stadium.
The region will have four direct spots in Qatar later this year. The fifth place team will play in the last round on Tuesday for an international playoff with an Asian team.
The first goal of the game was scored by Argentina in the 35th minute after a low cross by Rodrigo de Paul. The second goal was scored by Angel di Maria after an assist by De Paul.
After their clubs loss to Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the Champions League, Lionel Messi and Neymar have faced criticism in France.
The first winter World Cup will have 29 participants by the end of March. The final three places will be decided in the intercontinental playoffs in June as well as the final European playoff final which has been delayed due to the Ukraine-Russia crisis. Wales and Scotland will be included in the draw.
The draw for the tournament will take place on Friday 1 April at the DECC venue.
Due to the heat, the World Cup will be held in the winter in Qatar.
The tournament starts on November 21 at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor with a match featuring the host country.
The final will be played on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium.
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