Lionel Messi: Argentina captain says 'many things will change' after 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi says he will reconsider his future in football later this year but said it is likely “many things will change” after this winter’s World Cup in Qatar.

Messi's comments came after he scored in Argentina's 3-0 home victory over Venezuela in South American World Cup qualifying.

He said: "I don't know what I will do after the World Cup. I am thinking about what is coming. After Qatar, I will have to reassess many things."

He added his doubts had nothing to do with past frustration playing for Argentina. He won his first title with the team last year - the Copa America in 2021.

"It has been a while that I am happy here, since before winning the Copa. I am thankful for all this they make me feel every time I come to Argentina," Messi said.

"Let's hope these go the best way possible. But for sure after the World Cup many things will change."

Messi, who was recently booed by Paris Saint-Germain fans, appeared pleased after scoring the third goal of the match on Friday and received enthusiastic support from the spectators at the La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires.

Argentina opened the scoring with Nico Gonzlez from close range in the 35th minute after a low cross by Rodrigo de Paul. Angel di Maria netted the second in the 79th minute, lobbing the Venezuelan goalkeeper after an assist by De Paul.

Messi and Brazil star Neymar have both faced criticism in France after their clubs loss to Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the Champions League.

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