Messi on 2030 World Cup: 'I'm not thinking about that'
Short overview
Lionel Messi said he is not thinking about playing at the 2030 World Cup, calling it "a bit far off" and emphasizing he is focused on the present.
Lionel Messi has downplayed the possibility of playing at the 2030 World Cup, saying he is not thinking about the tournament at this stage.
When asked about the prospect of featuring in the 2030 edition, Messi responded: "I don't know. The truth is, I'm not thinking about that right now. It seems a bit far off... but, as I said, I'm living one day at a time and focused on the present."
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