Argentine star striker Lionel Messi of Inter Miami says he wants to play for Argentina in next year's World Cup but will see how his body feels next year before deciding if he can contribute at a top level for the national team as it seeks to defend the...

Argentine star striker Lionel Messi of Inter Miami says he wants to play for Argentina in next year's World Cup but will see how his body feels next year before deciding if he can contribute at a top level for the national team as it seeks to defend the trophy

 Leonardo Fernandez

Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year's World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether he can make that dream come true.

The 38-year-old striker for Inter Miami of MLS led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and yearns to be on the field when the "Albiceleste" defend the crown next year in North America.

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