On Wednesday, Lionel Messi announced that he will not participate in the 2024 Paris Games with Argentina because he is no longer at an age where he can play in every tournament.
Messi is currently preparing for Argentina’s Copa America title defense, which is taking place June 20 to July 14 in the US.
In February, U-23 team manager Javier Mascherano said Messi is invited to join the squad for Paris.
Messi responded: “I talked to Mascherano and the truth is we both understood the situation,” adding: “It’s hard (to think about the Olympics right now) because we’re in Copa America. It would be two, three straight months of not being with the club, and more than anything I’m not at an age to be in everything.
“I have to choose carefully, and it would be too much to play two straight tournaments. I’ve been very lucky to play in the Olympics, of winning it together with (Mascherano). It was a wonderful experience on a football level. Olympics, U20, memories I’ll never forget.”
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