Argentinian football legend and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will not be participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer, but has not ruled out playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "I spoke with [Argentinian Olympic coach Javier] Mascherano, and we immediat
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