Lionel Messi receives special request from FIFA president Infantino ahead of 2026 World Cup

Gianni Infantino sent a request to Lionel Messi just over a month before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Uncertainty still surrounds Lionel Messi regarding his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While he has been part of Argentina’s entire cycle over the past four years, he has yet to confirm whether he will play in the tournament set to take place in North America this summer. In that context, Gianni Infantino shared a message.

“Let it not be Messi’s last—let him play one...