Argentina captain and legend Lionel Messi was in top form on Tuesday evening as he scored a hat-trick against Bolivia in a 6-0 win over the Andean team. Messi enjoyed the victory after the game and reminded fans that they should do the same.

After a dry draw in the rain against Venezuela at the weekend, Messi and Co. were in top form at El Monumental in Buenos Aires and maintained their three-point lead over Colombia in South America's World Cup qualifiers.

After the game, Messi had this to say, as quoted by Relevo.

“It's always nice to come here. There is a great connection with the people, we enjoy everything, we love being here and playing in Argentina,” Messi began.

“I haven’t set any deadlines (for retirement). I want to enjoy this, more than ever I want to be here and feel the love of the people because it could be the last games. I still have the end of the season ahead of me and then it’s about starting next year with good preparation for the season.”

However, he still emphasized that he had a lot of fun at the Albiceleste.

“That moves me. I am satisfied with my colleagues. Despite my age, when I'm here I feel like a child because of the stupid things I do, I feel comfortable in this team. As long as I see that I’m doing well and can continue to help and perform, we’ll continue to have fun.”

The Inter Miami star will take his club into the play-offs in the final months of the year, and after that the next big date is the finalissima against Spain next year. Messi will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, but the US, Mexico and Canada will no doubt be hoping he has two more years of fun.