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Lionel Messi speaks on the 2026 World Cup, winning the 2022 World Cup

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Lionel Messi speaks on the 2026 World Cup, winning the 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi spoke about playing at the 2026 World Cup and winning the 2022 World Cup.

Messi spoke in an interview with Simplemente Fútbol about if he will play the 2026 World Cup. Here is what he had to say:

“This year will be the important to see what I decide regarding the 2026 World Cup. Obviously I’m thinking about the World Cup and being able to be there, but I’m living day by day.

I” have to be honest with myself to know if I can be there or not.”

The Argentine also spoke about winning the World Cup with Argentina:

“I can’t ask for anything anymore. I was missing the World Cup. I’ve won it all, I’ve achieved everything.

“I have the World Cup in Barcelona, stored there. All the trophies and awards are in Barcelona.”

Nicolás Tagliafico scores for Lyon in 5-4 loss Europe League loss vs. Manchester United

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Nicolás Tagliafico scored for Lyon in their 5-4 loss against Manchester United in the Europa League.

Tagliafico made it five goals this season with Lyon, scoring his second goal in the Europa League this season. Manchester United took a 2-1 lead and it was Tagliafico who scored from close range to draw Lyon level.

At 2-2, Corentin Tolisso was red carded for Lyon and they were playing with one player less. Lyon took a 4-3 lead in extra time but Manchester United would score two goals in two minutes in injury time for a 5-4 win, 7-6 win on aggregate.

Thiago Almada also started the match for Lyon while Alejandro Garnacho started for Manchester United.

Taty Castellanos scores for Lazio in 3-1 win, Europa League loss vs. FK Bodø/Glimt

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Taty Castellanos scored for Lazio in their 3-1 win but penalty shootout loss against FK Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League.

Castellanos reached 12 goals, his third in the Europa League this season. With the score at 0-0 but FK Bodø/Glimt leading 3-1 on aggregate, it was a pass into the penalty area and a back heel effort by the Argentine who scored to give Lazio the 1-0 lead.

Both teams would score and it would be 3-1 for Lazio with the match going to penalty kicks. Lazio would miss three penalty kicks and Castellanos would miss his penalty kick.

Lautaro Martínez scores for Inter vs. Bayern, qualify for Champions League semi finals

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Lautaro Martínez scored for Inter in their 2-2 draw, 4-3 aggregate win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Martínez, Joaquín Correa and Inter qualified for the semi finals of the Champions League after Bayern took a 1-0 lead. Ar 1-1, Inter were awarded a corner kick and the ball fell to Lautaro who scored to draw Inter level.

The Argentine becomes the first Inter player to score in five consecutive Champions League games and has scored eight Champions League goals this season. Inter would score one more and as would Bayern but Inter would win the tie on aggregate.

Inter will play FC Barcelona in the semi finals with PSG playing Arsenal in the other semi final match.

Julián Álvarez scores twice, Giuliano Simeone once for Atletico Madrid in 4-2 win vs. Valladolid

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Julián Álvarez scored twice and Giuliano Simeone once for Atletico Madrid in their 4-2 win against Valladolid.

Álvarez reached 26 goals with Atletico Madrid, scoring two penalty kicks in their win. With Real Valladolid leading 1-0, Atletico Madrid were awarded a penalty kick and it was Álvarez who took it.

The 25 year old would kick down the middle of the goal and score to darw Atletico Madrid level. Diego Simeone’s team would score another goal moments later.

Giuliano Simeone would receive the ball outwide, dribble inside the penalty area, cut inside and his effort owuld beat the goalkeeper to give Atletico Madrid the 2-1 lead. Simeone reached five goals with Atletico Madrid.

Valladolid would score another goal but as would Julián Álvarez. Atletico Madrid were once more awarded a penalty kick and it was the Argentine who would take it, going to the goalkeeper’s right and scoring.

Alexander Sørloth would score the last goal for Atletico Madrid in the win. Nahuel Molina would be substituted into the match.

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