While it’s not set in stone, there’s a chance that Messi’s last big international competition could be the 2018 Copa America. After winning the World Cup in Qatar just two years ago, he doesn’t have to play in another World Cup. But he might decide to stick around for a couple more years.
After emerging victorious against Brazil in the 2021 Copa America final, La Albiceleste is the current titleholder. Now, in 2024, they are gearing up to defend their championship, starting with a match against Canada in Group A, alongside Chile and Peru. Aguero shared his excitement about playing alongside top players, saying, “I’ve played with the GOAT, and it was great to spend the day with some more of his kind.” The pressure is on for Argentina to solidify their place as one of the greatest teams in history by clinching the Copa America title once again. Nevertheless, the team remains unfazed by expectations, focusing instead on maintaining their team unity and playing style that led to their previous success. “There’s no pressure for us; we’re used to this by now. Our main goal is to stick to our winning formula and continue our journey towards greatness,” Aguero added.
As the Argentina national team settled into their Miami training base before the 2024 Copa America, Aguero was captured in a photo surrounded by a bunch of goats. The cheeky gesture was meant to symbolize the team’s readiness and determination to conquer the tournament as the top team in the world.
