The head coach of the Argentina national football team, Lionel Scaloni, has expressed his determination to see Lionel Messi feature at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Friday, quoted Scaloni as saying, “I’ll do everything possible for Messi to be there at the World Cup. Scaloni’s remarks reflect both his optimism and respect for Messi’s personal decision, highlighting the star player’s unique impact on Argentina and global football. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting Messi’s decision, hoping to see him take part in one more campaign on football’s biggest stage. Meanwhile, Inter Miami have announced that Messi is set to become part of a rare and unique case in global sports: an athlete regularly playing at his home stadium with a stand named in his honour, the club said

Source: Punch March 27, 2026 20:44 UTC