Following Argentina’s loss to Spain in the World Cup final, former Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has publicly encouraged Lionel Messi to keep competing for his country. The 39-year-old Messi and his teammates were defeated 1-0 in Sunday’s match.
Ibrahimovic, who played alongside Messi during their time at Barcelona, expressed his desire for the Argentine captain to prolong his career. In an interview with Fox Sports, Ibrahimovic stated he hopes Messi continues playing so fans can keep watching him. While he remains uncertain if Messi will participate in a future World Cup, he emphasized that the global audience appreciates his presence on the pitch. Ibrahimovic concluded by noting that the football world will feel a deep sense of loss once the legendary forward finally retires.
