Emiliano Martinez has expressed his desire to join Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria in Argentina’s Olympic team, which is scheduled to travel to Paris during the summer. Javier Mascherano, the coach of the Argentine under-23 national team, has extended an open invitation to Messi and Di Maria to participate in the Olympic Games. Recent updates indicate that the Aston Villa goalkeeper could also join them, as he is eager to add an Olympic gold medal to his already impressive collection of titles with the national team, which includes a World Cup and a Copa America triumph.
While Messi has not yet revealed his decision, Di Maria has stated his intention to retire from international football after the Copa America, which concludes earlier in the same summer. The South American tournament ends just 10 days before the start of the Olympic competition in Paris, which could pose a challenge for the availability of Messi and other players.
Martinez’s eagerness to join Messi in the Olympic team reflects the shared ambition among Argentine players to excel at the highest level and achieve success on the international stage. In an interview with DirecTV Sports, the Villa goalkeeper stated, “If there’s one thing missing for me with the national team, it’s winning the Olympic Games.”
While there have been instances of players participating in consecutive tournaments, such as Barcelona’s Pedri, who took part in the Euros and Olympics in 2021, replicating such a feat may prove physically demanding for a 35-year-old Messi to emulate.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com