Men’s Olympic football is primarily an under-23 tournament, with each team allowed three overage players, which sparked many discussions about whether Lionel Messi could join the Argentine Olympic team. Previously, two players over 23 years of age were identified as Nicolás Otamendi and Emiliano Martínez. The fans hope that the remaining place will go to Messi, but that will not happen.

Messi officially does not attend the Paris Olympic Games. (Photo: Reuters).

Speaking to ESPN, Messi said: “I spoke with Mascherano (Argentina’s Olympic coach) and the truth is that we both understand the situation. It is difficult to think about the Olympic Games now because we are in the Copa América. There will be two or three.” months in a row without being in the club and, above all, I am not at the age to be able to participate in everything.

I have to choose carefully and it would be too much to play two tournaments in a row. I was very lucky to compete in the Olympic Games and win gold with Mascherano himself. It was a great football experience and memories that I will never forget. I hope those who attend enjoy it as much as I do because it was special. “The Olympic Games are very special, different from all other tournaments.”

With Messi announcing that he will not attend the Paris Olympics, men’s football at this year’s Olympics will be less attractive because before that, Kylian Mbappé was not accepted by the new club, Real Madrid, to play for the team. French Olympian.

Men’s football at the Olympic Games is not part of FIFA Days, so clubs have the right not to accept their requests to be called up to the national team.