Messi reveals his plan for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and winning the Golden Ball

The Argentina skipper Lionel Messi revealed his position on the upcoming FIFA World Cup2026, which will be held in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico, stressing that winning the Golden Ball is no longer of interest to him. While he was in China, Messi said in statements to the “Titan Sports” network, “I said before, the 2022 edition was my last World Cup, I have no intention of participating again in that tournament, why I would participate if I had achieved all possible championships?” About the possibility of winning the Golden Ball, he replied, "It no longer matters to me anymore. At this stage in my career, individual awards are no longer important. The most important award was winning the World Cup for me. If I win the Golden Ball, that's okay, if it doesn't happen." It's okay too, I'm not interested anymore." Asked how he felt about Barcelona fans chanting his name at Camp Nou, he replied, "It was a bit strange, but it has a wonderful meaning. I spent many years there, my family, and my children as well. I have a deep relationship with everyone in Barcelona."