The President of CONMEBOL, Paraguayan Alejandro Dominguez, gave an interview with DIRECTV Sports, in which he referred to the future of Lionel Messi, recent FIFA World Cup champion with Argentina.
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The head of the South American football organization did not hide his desire to see the Argentine star playing in the football of our confederation, in fact, he wants to see him raising the mythical Copa Libertadores of America. "He lacks the fourth (cup). Come back at some point so he can come, play, and win the Copa Libertadores," said Dominguez.
This idea would not sound crazy since the Albiceleste's number 10 is a die-hard fan of Argentina's Newell's Old Boys, and on more than one occasion, he has expressed his desire to retire from professional football wearing the jersey of his beloved 'Leproso'. That is why, who knows in the future we could see a version of Messi playing in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
When does the Copa Libertadores 2023 start?
The top club tournament in America returns on February 7th with the preliminary rounds. But it will not be until March 20th that the group stage will begin.
On the other hand, the grand final is scheduled to take place on November 11th. Flamengo is currently the reigning champion of this prestigious tournament.
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