36-year-old Lionel Messi declines to play for Argentina in Paris Olympics, citing age and need for pacing.
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi will not play for Argentina at the Paris Olympics, citing his age and need to pace himself. Messi, 36, who won gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, expressed his gratitude for the invitation from former teammate Javier Mascherano but decided against participating in the upcoming tournament. Balancing club commitments, international tournaments, and personal well-being, Messi conceded that participating in two consecutive tournaments would be too taxing at this stage of his career.
June 12, 2024
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