Lionel Messi hints at playing 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest football player in the history of the sport, but for a long stretch of his career, he was considered the best to never win an international trophy.
Europe’s biggest stars now faces the unthinkable — his dream of featuring in the tournament may be slipping away after a devastating injury blow.
In a rare interview with NBC News, Lionel Messi wants to play in next year's World Cup and wants MLS teams to be allowed to spend more on players.