Scaloni: Go and enjoy Messi s time, not worry about the future

Hupu August 31, Argentina national team head coach Scaloni expressed his opinion on Messi's statement when talking about the national team after the Miami International game. Messi confirmed that he will represent the Argentina national team in the World Cup qualifiers for the last time in September.

"This is somewhat part of our fate in Argentina. We are always pursuing that sentimentality, even now. It's the same as Di Maria's situation at that time... Let's enjoy it while he is still there. What should happen will happen, and now is a time to enjoy. Don't think about his absence, and don't wait for the moment when he finally announces his retirement," he said in an interview with TNTSports.

"He is so important to the world of football, not just to the Argentinian, so I think it's important to enjoy him now and not to think about what will happen in the future. It's what our coaching staff is trying to do, and so are the teammates, not putting him too much pressure on him," he added.

At the same time, he admitted that it was not easy to make a goodbye to the national team: "It was not easy to stop playing football at the beginning, it was a difficult time. He had the right to decide when to do so, and from our side, no matter what decision he made, he would have our full support."

Scaloni, on the other hand, talked about Di Maria's brilliant free kick score, a symbol of the Argentina national team and was a hero in Rosario Central in a classic derby against the Old Boys of Newell last weekend. "I saw it, I saw it. He scored a goal against Newell... He was in a complicated mood, haha. I was very happy for him, but unfortunately he was with Newell..." he joked, mentioning his past experience of playing for the old boy in Newell. He added: "He said he waited for 18 years and I know very well what Rosario Central means to him, he is an amazing lad, which seems to be written in his destiny, being able to return and score goals is exciting for him and his family. From the perspective of how we love him so much, I think it's a huge joy. Although it was for Newell... but I'm happy for him because he's an amazing player."

After the match against Venezuela and Ecuador, the Blue and White Army will play a friendly match in the United States in October, again against Venezuela and against Puerto Rico. It is expected to confront Spain in March 2026 to make the final preparations for the US, Canada and Mexico World Cup.