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The coach of the Argentina U-23 national team, Javier Mascherano, admitted that he wants Lionel Messi to appear at the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to him, the door is always open for La Pulga – Lionel Messi's nickname.
Argentina U-23 managed to achieve a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the South American zone Olympic Qualification at the Estadio Nacional Brigido Iriarte, Monday (12/2/2024). Luciano Gondou's single goal (78') ensured Argentina U-23 qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Meanwhile, after Argentina U-23 has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Javier Mascherano wants Lionel Messi to appear in the event. He feels confident that the former Barcelona star accepted his invitation, because they have a good relationship.
“Everyone knows my relationship with Leo, the friendship I have with him,” said Javier Mascherano, quoted by Reuters, Tuesday (13/2/2024).
Furthermore, Javier Mascherano said the door was always open for Lionel Messi. However, he said that all of this was part of Lionel Messi's decision whether or not he wanted to play with Argentina U-23.
“I always say that the door is always open for a player like Leo (Lionel Messi), of course it will depend on him, his compromises and his timing,” he said.
The Olympics have a rule that allows each team to have three senior players. Lionel Messi can also appear in this event.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi strengthened Argentina at the Olympics. At that time, he succeeded in bringing his country to a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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