Motherwell striker and Canada international Theo Bair has detailed his excitement at facing Lionel Messi at this summer’s Copa America.
The 24-year-old Scottish Premiership side will take on Argentina at this summer’s competition with Messi expected to depart Inter Miami for up to five weeks to compete in the tournament.
Taking place in the United States in what might be Messi’s last international competition with Argentina, this summer is expected to be a massive one for the reigning world champions and the Inter Miami star.
Theo Bair reveals dream to face Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi
And speaking to the Daily Record, Bair has detailed his excitement at potentially facing Messi this summer, with Canada paired with Argentina in the Copa America group stages.
The tournament is set to be a huge one for Argentina and the Inter Miami captain, and Bair is seemingly confident that he’ll get the chance to face off against Messi in the US this summer.
Bair said when asked if he’s ready to face Messi: “100%. I would love to be playing in that game, or at least be involved, but I’m very focused on Motherwell at the moment. I’m back here now, and we have a lot to play for.
“My call-up was a reward for this season. I think the coach there told me that I had done very well and got exactly what I deserved, and I didn’t get to play, but it’s a first step, and you have to start somewhere.”
Lionel Messi will want to win the Copa America for Argentina
Given the importance this summer’s Copa America will have for Argentina and Messi, both parties will hope they can retain South America’s biggest prize.
The competition is expected to be Messi’s last ever on the international stage, with the 36-year-old’s career for Argentina beginning to wind down.
Indeed, Messi has had the best career any player can possibly imagine, and closing the chapter with Argentina with another Copa America win would be perfect for the Inter Miami star.