Former Barcelona captain Lionel Messi recently hit the headlines after his outstanding performance in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, where he contributed to a stunning 6-0 win.

At the age of 37, Messi scored a hat-trick, the tenth of his international career, and also provided two assists. This impressive performance took place at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, a venue of great importance for Argentine football.

Messi's recent achievement, scoring his tenth hat-trick for Argentina, puts him in a notable position, tying him with Cristiano Ronaldo for the most hat-tricks scored by a player at international level.

This milestone is a testament to Messi's longevity and effectiveness on the field, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. His contributions on the field continue to inspire fans and young athletes alike.

I'm not thinking about retirement

Despite the incredible performance, Messi admitted he may have reached the end of his international career.

When asked about his future in football, he expressed that he has not set a specific timetable or deadline for his retirement.

“I haven’t set a date or deadline for my future, I just want to enjoy it all” said the Barcelona icon, as relayed by Fabrizio Romano.

Instead, Messi stressed his desire to enjoy the remaining moments, explaining that he simply wants to enjoy the experience of representing his country.

“It moves me more than ever to be in Argentina and feel the love of the people, knowing that these could be my last games.” he added.

Enjoy the last part of Messi

The love and support of the Argentine fans deeply moved Messi and made his time with the national team even more special.

He is aware that he may be playing his last games, and this awareness gives every game in which he takes part an emotional significance.

As he continues to add to his impressive tally, which now stands at 112 goals for Argentina, fans are reminded of the greatness of Messi and the joy he brought to the sport.

With Ronaldo currently holding the record with 133 goals for Portugal, Messi's pursuit of this milestone makes his continued international journey even more exciting.