On Wednesday, Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi turned 39 during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Fans worldwide are sending him birthday wishes, hoping he’ll lift the World Cup trophy once again.
Former England footballer Gabby Agbonlahor claims Lionel Messi might leave Inter Miami for Premier League club Aston Villa. He believes Messi could try to win the Premier League and another UEFA Champions League title.Gabby Agbonlahor also claims this isn’t Messi’s last World Cup. He believes the Argentina captain will play in the 2030 World Cup as well, when he will be 39 years old.During an event, Gabby Agbonlahor was asked who he’d sign for Aston Villa among Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland. The former footballer said he would choose Messi. He feels Messi’s presence could help Aston Villa finally win the Premier League.Lionel Messi has set a new record by becoming the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup finals match. In the current tournament, he scored a hat-trick against Algeria and then two goals against Austria.Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi has now scored in six consecutive World Cup matches. He picked up right where he left off in the 2022 World Cup. With a total of 18 goals, he has also become the all-time top scorer in the World Cup.The FIFA World Cup started in 1930, and 2030 will mark its centenary. If Argentina wins this time and Messi stays fit, he might aim for a third consecutive title in the 2030 World Cup.Having won their first two matches, Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage of the current World Cup. Lionel Messi’s team will face Jordan in their final group match on Sunday morning, Indian time. They want to win to keep their momentum going.If Argentina tops Group J, they will play against the team that finishes second in Group H. Spain is likely to top that group, with Uruguay as a possible runner-up. This means Argentina could face Uruguay in their first knockout match.
