Lionel Messi has the opportunity to participate in this year’s Paris Olympics, according to Argentina’s under-23 manager, Javier Mascherano. Argentina secured their spot in the Games by defeating Brazil 1-0 in the South American qualifying tournament’s final four on Sunday.<\/p>\n
When questioned about the prospect of the 36-year-old Messi joining the team in Paris, Mascherano, who shares a history with Messi from their time at Argentina and Barcelona, stated to reporters, “Well, everyone knows my relationship with Leo, the friendship I have with him. I have always said that a player like Leo has opened doors, and the invitation to accompany us will obviously depend on him, his commitments, and his schedule, but the invitation will undoubtedly be extended.”<\/p>\n
Messi, currently playing as a forward for Inter Miami, led Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022 and previously clinched gold with the national team at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.<\/p>\n
The men’s soccer tournament at the Olympics is scheduled for July and August, with teams allowed to include three overage players in their squads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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