Messi Shines in Emotional Farewell Home Qualifier

Farewell Performance: Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 3–0 victory over Venezuela—a poignant finale in the 85,000-strong crowd at Estadio Monumental.
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Final Home Match Emotion: The match was widely expected to be Messi’s last World Cup qualifier on home soil, filled with heartfelt emotion and standing ovations.
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Brace With Impact: Messi opened the scoring in the first half and added his second goal later, helping secure Argentina’s top position in CONMEBOL qualifying with 38 points.
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Emotional Reflection: Post-match, Messi shared, “Being able to finish this way here is what I’ve always dreamed of... it’s always a joy to play in Argentina, in front of our fans.”
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Uncertain Future: At 38, Messi hinted that his participation in the 2026 World Cup would depend on his physical readiness—revealing a day-by-day approach to his future.
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