2026 World Cup - Brazil: the president's joke about Lionel Messi

For his debut in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina, Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0). Even Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had some strong words for the reigning world champion.

At 38, Lionel Messi continues to amaze. So much so that he even inspired a joke from Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. When asked about the 2026 World Cup during a press conference in Switzerland, the leader responded with humor.

"I was thinking about recruiting Messi to play for Brazil.", he declared.

Joshua SOSSOU

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As a sports fan, and particularly a football fan, I've been putting my writing talent to good use for a number of years now to promote African talent and the continent's football in general. On Foot Africa, enjoy reading each of my lines.

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