The star Rosario wanted to play against a demanding rival in the run-up to the World Cup and be able to add another star to his record, but he had no say in the final decision on the match between Argentina and Spain
The cancellation of the Final between Argentina and Spain left different reactions in the world of football, and one of the most significant was that of Lionel Messi. According to a source close to the situation, the captain of Albiceleste was disappointed by the suspension of the match that was due to face the champions
of South America and Europe.
According to information released by ESPN, the Inter Miami striker considered the duel to be a very valuable competitive instance in preparing for the next World Cup. In their environment, they understood the match as a kind of early "final", ideal for measuring the level of the team against one of the strongest teams of the
moment.
In addition to the sporting value, the match had a personal incentive for Rosario. The Final Championship represented the opportunity to win his fifth title with the Argentine National Team and the 49th of his career at the club and national level, which would have allowed him to further expand his record as the player with the most trophies
in history. Messi considered the match against Spain fundamental
Despite his discomfort over the outcome, Messi stayed completely out of the negotiations between the federations that ended with the cancellation of the match. As it turned out, the captain had no participation in the discussions between CONMEBOL and UEFA to try to sustain the organization
of the match.
Finally, the match that promised to face two of the most recent continental champions was suspended, leaving the Argentine national team without one of the most demanding tests planned before the next World Cup.
The options handled by the AFA for the next FIFA date
By suspending both the Final and the friendly against Qatar, the Argentine National Team ran out of games for the international window at the end of March. In this sense, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is analyzing different options to fill vacancies so that the Albiceleste
can shoot.
For now, the most concrete possibility that seems to be on point is to play a friendly match against the U-20, since it would also allow the Argentine public to see the national squad before the World Cup match.
The National Team could play a friendly match with the U-20 again
When it comes to duels with other countries, the alternatives are few, but not null. Currently there are some selected ones who also had to cancel their friendly matches due to the conflict in the Middle East, including Serbia, Nigeria, Costa Rica and the Faroe Islands. In turn, Honduras and Gambia also appear as candidates, who only scheduled one match on the next
FIFA date.
While looking for rivals, the intention of Lionel Scaloni's coaching staff would be to summon the players to train at the Lionel Andrés Messi venue.
