Aguero: We all hope that Messi will play forever, and the decision whether to compete in the World Cup again is in his hands

Aguero is a star who witnessed and participated in the beginning of the most glorious era of the Argentine national team in modern times. Recently, he talked about the current situation of the national team in an interview, praised the work of head coach Scaloni, and expressed his views on Messi's future before the 2026 World Cup.

■Would you recommend Messi to play in another World Cup, or let the story stop at the Qatar championship?

Aguero said bluntly: "I think we all hope that Messi can play forever, right? But the final decision is in his hands, and it is his own choice when to retire."

■ On the difference between the current lineup and the team that won the third star (World Cup championship)

Aguero said: "I think the foundation of the team remains the same, which is very important, even though key players like Di Maria have left."

■Aguero particularly praised Scaloni's coaching ability, believing that this is the key to a smooth transition after the World Cup.

Aguero said: "In my opinion, one of Scaloni's greatest achievements is to successfully guide the natural renewal process of the team. He gave young and extremely talented players a chance to shine, and he also knew how to control the pace of their growth. Players like Mastantono and Nico Paz are typical examples, which allowed the team to maintain good vitality."

■ Looking forward to the next World Cup, Aguero did not emphasize the individual, but once again highlighted the strength of the team.

Aguero said: "The whole team, really. If there is anything about Argentina, it is teamwork. Of course, if Messi is here, he will still be the focus. In addition to him, Argentina also has many outstanding players, like Enzo, McAllister, Alvarez, Lautaro, each of them has unique contributions and extremely high quality. But the most commendable thing is the team spirit."

■ In the end, Aguero also did not hesitate to praise Julian Alvarez.

Aguero said: "Julian's achievements are amazing. He is a player who can move freely throughout the field and has shown great sacrifice and talent. Atletico Madrid should enjoy the luck of having him, and so do the fans. I will not speculate on future transfers. This moment should be used to appreciate what he has achieved at Atletico Madrid."