Messi has just posted on his Instagram social media timeline a photo of himself wearing the Argentina team shirt worn by the legendary Diego Maradona when he played at the 1994 World Cup in the US.

Messi’s photo attracted great attention from Argentina fans, as well as those who love this 36-year-old superstar. Many people predict, the Argentine player may change his mind to compete at the 2026 World Cup taking place in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Image of Messi with the Argentina team shirt that Maradona used to wear at the 1994 World Cup

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At the 1994 World Cup, the legendary Maradona, aged 36, played the first 2 matches in the group stage and scored 1 goal (in Argentina’s 4-0 win over Greece) both at Foxboro (USA). But then he was expelled from the tournament, because he tested positive for the banned substance ephedrine. This is also the last major tournament in the career of the legendary Maradona, after 17 years of playing, scoring 34 goals in 91 matches for the team, winning the 1986 World Cup and runner-up in 1990.

The Argentina team shirt worn by Maradona at the time was considered iconic and revered by Argentina fans. Messi is considered to have owned this shirt given by Maradona himself while he was alive, according to Marca newspaper .

Messi, currently 36 years old, is playing for Inter Miami club in the US. Recently, while playing for the Argentina team to tour Asia in June, he left open the possibility of playing in the 2026 World Cup. “I think not. This is my last World Cup (Qatar 2022). ). with channel Titan Sports (China).

Maradona (small picture) used to be the head coach of the Argentina team and led Messi to compete in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

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Messi has just arrived in the US to play for the next stage of his career. He still shows top form, quickly winning fans here. After only 2 matches, Messi has scored 3 goals and contributed 1 assist to help Inter Miami Club win consecutively after a series of 11 previous matches with only draws and losses.

“Messi can completely follow  Maradona ‘s path, which is to end his playing career in the US. The player’s close friend, striker Luis Suarez is also looking for a way to Inter Miami to reunite. new Suarez. Here it is said: “Me and Leo ( Messi ) have a dream to retire together.” Therefore, Messi suddenly wearing Maradona’s shirt with the number 10 on his back played in the 1994 World Cup, showing many possibilities. This player still attends the 2026 World Cup at the age of 39 and is the 6th World Cup. After that, Messi will retire right in the US, like the legendary Maradona experienced, “Marca newspaper said .