sport news Cristian Romero: Lionel Messi CAN play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup trends now

sport news Cristian Romero: Lionel Messi CAN play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup trends now
sport news Cristian Romero: Lionel Messi CAN play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup trends now

sport news Cristian Romero: Lionel Messi CAN play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup trends now

'He has to continue': Cristian Romero insists Lionel Messi CAN play for Argentina at the next World Cup in 2026... even though the PSG star will be 39 by the end of the tournament!

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Cristian Romero has backed Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi to shine at the next World Cup, despite his age.

The veteran forward, 35, led the Albiceleste to global glory at the Qatar tournament in 2022, scoring twice in the final and again in the crucial penalty shoot-out.

There were suggestions Paris Saint-Germain's Messi could retire from international football after lifting the famous trophy, given he has previously said 2022 would be his last World Cup.

But Tottenham defender Romero has insisted the superstar can keep on playing - even though he will be 39 by the end of the 2026 competition. 

He said: 'Di María said that he'll continue (with the National Team), and I hope Leo will continue too. 

Cristian Romero (left) backed Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi to play at the 2026 World Cup

Cristian Romero (left) backed Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi to play at the 2026 World Cup

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