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Lionel Messi‘s last official match of 2024 will happen on Tuesday at La Bombonera (Boca Juniors stadium) marking the top of a 12 months full of each triumph and adversity. This match in opposition to Peru comes precisely two years after Argentina’s World Cup victory in Qatar and presents a possibility to finish a uncommon dropping streak.
At 37, Messi stays a world icon, regardless of particular person awards going to others, like Rodrigo with the most recent Ballon d’Or. Whereas accidents impacted his taking part in time in 2024, he nonetheless secured two titles: the Copa América in the US and the Supporters’ Defend with Inter Miami.
Nevertheless, Messi’s 2024 concludes on a less-than-ideal observe. His latest three-match dropping streak (two with Inter Miami and one with Argentina) is uncommon; he’s solely skilled such a run twice earlier than in his profession. This unprecedented state of affairs underscores the excessive requirements Messi units and his dedication to finish the 12 months on a profitable observe.
Messi goals to finish 2024 with a victory for Argentina, a much-needed increase following a disappointing lead to Paraguay. Whereas the workforce’s efficiency has naturally fluctuated after a interval of intense success, there’s a sturdy want to conclude the 12 months with a optimistic picture, with Messi on the helm.
Looking forward to 2025 and past
Though hypothesis about his participation within the 2026 World Cup abounds, Messi stays targeted on the fast future. He acknowledges the significance of a strong 2025 pre-season after scuffling with accidents this 12 months, and plans to judge his World Cup participation accordingly.
The bodily toll of 2024, together with a grueling pre-season tour and subsequent accidents, necessitates a interval of relaxation and recuperation. Messi performed solely 25 video games for Inter Miami however nonetheless scored 23 targets. His performances for Argentina had been additionally impacted, that includes in 10 of 15 matches whereas scoring six targets. The 2024 whole of 35 matches (29 targets, 17 assists) is the bottom since 2006, which noticed comparable points resulting from muscle issues.
Following his match in opposition to Peru, Messi will concentrate on a much-needed break. His subsequent official match is scheduled for February 14th, 2025, in opposition to Orlando Metropolis. Earlier than that, he goals to finish his 2024 marketing campaign in fashion, with a victory for Argentina in La Bombonera, solidifying his place as a dwelling legend.
His subsequent official match with Argentina shall be on March twentieth, 2025, in opposition to Uruguay, away. This shall be adopted by a house match in opposition to Brazil on March twenty fifth, 2025.
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