Scaloni: Messi will reach 1000 goals

Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentine national team, spoke about the future of star player Lionel Messi after his recent brilliance and continued record-breaking performances with the Albiceleste . The 38-year-old Messi scored a goal in Argentina's resounding 5-0 friendly victory over Zambia, bringing his career tally to 902 goals . Scaloni told reporters, "It would be an honor to work with him if he decides this will be his last World Cup, because with Messi, you never know what can happen. Everyone wants to watch him and enjoy his football, and I will do everything I can to ensure the team supports him." He added, "When the time comes, and if he decides to participate in the World Cup, we will sit down and talk, because he wants the same thing we do. If he comes, his goal will be to play, and we hope to enjoy watching him if he decides to be there. Then we'll see what happens." Regarding the possibility of Messi reaching 1000 goals in his career, Scaloni confirmed: "I think he will reach this number. If he continues playing, he will not have any problem. I hope he continues, because he is happy on the field, and everyone wants to watch him. He has scored more than 90 goals in one year before, and he can achieve that."