Hello friends Summarized! In the last few days, news about Megastar Lionel Messi not attending and playing in Indonesia’s match against Argentina has gotten stronger. Based on reports from Argentine journalist Gaston Edul, the reason Messi did not come to Indonesia for the match was because he chose to take a vacation after the match against Australia and focus on preparing for the new season with his new club, Inter Miami.
Reasons for Messi Not Coming to Indonesia, Holidays and Preparations for a New Club
The Argentina national team captain could potentially make his Inter Miami debut on 21 July 2023 in the League Cup, a tournament which teams from Major League Soccer and the Mexican League take part in. Therefore, Messi decided to take a short break before starting his new adventure in the United States.
The general chairman of PSSI, Erick Thohir, also did not provide certainty regarding Messi’s participation in the match against Indonesia. Erick can only surrender to the decision that will be taken by the Argentine national team regarding the presence of Messi in Indonesia. If Messi does not participate, this will certainly be a loss for Indonesian football fans who hope to see this legendary footballer in action.
However, it is important to note that the Indonesian national team match against Argentina cannot be compared to the “Messi All-Star” match. The Argentina national team will continue to present its talented players, including several players who participated in the 2022 World Cup. Even though Messi will not be on the field, the match will still be an opportunity for Indonesia to earn points and show what he is capable of.
The schedule for the Indonesia versus Argentina national team match has been set to take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Monday, 19 June 2023. Meanwhile, the Argentina versus Australia match will be held at Workers Stadium Beijing, China, on Thursday, 15 June 2023. Argentina national team coach, Lionel Scaloni, reportedly will field players who have competed in the 2022 World Cup.
In this context, it can be concluded that Messi’s decision not to come to Indonesia was a personal decision related to his personal rest and preparation ahead of the new season with Inter Miami. However, this affected the expectations of fans who had hoped to see Messi in action in their homeland.
Conclusion
In the world of football, not always things go as expected. Lionel Messi chose not to come and play in the match against Indonesia due to personal reasons related to his holidays and preparations for his new club. Even though his presence is highly anticipated, we must accept and respect Messi’s decision.
The match against Argentina remains a meaningful moment for the Indonesian national team to show what they are capable of and look for points. Let’s give our full support to our players and be present at the stadium to give great enthusiasm.
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