Messi deflects World Cup goals question after win

Short overview
Lionel Messi said he is tired and not thinking about how many World Cup goals he can reach, preferring to enjoy the victory with his teammates.
Lionel Messi was asked how many World Cup goals he could reach, but the Argentine star deflected the question. “I am tired now, I’m not thinking about that. I just want to enjoy the win with my teammates,” he said.
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