World Cup winner with Argentina, Lionel Messi, has turned down the chance to return to Paris, France, for the 2024 Olympic Games, starting July 26. Representing Argentina in the Copa America, Messi said playing back-to-back mega tournaments at this age is too much for him.

Argentina great Lionel Messi turns down chance to return to Paris for Olympic Games 2024

Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice-President John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games, but thinks that it might be as low as 40.

Only 40 Russian athletes could feature at Paris Olympics, says IOC’s John Coates

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Argentina great Lionel Messi turns down chance to return to Paris for Olympic Games 2024

Only 40 Russian athletes could feature at Paris Olympics, says IOC’s John Coates