Alexis Mac Allister plays quiet World Cup role as Lionel Messi breaks yet another record
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLionel MessiLionel Messi is now the World Cup's leading goalscorer after he helped Argentina to a win over Austria, with Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister barely giving the ball awayLionel Messi celebrates with Alexis Mac Allister after scoring for Argentina at the World Cup.(Image: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)Lionel Messi missed a penalty and later found the back of the net twice for Argentina as he broke the record for the highest number of World Cup goals, overtaking Miroslav Klose.Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister also started for the South American side as it won for the second time in the group phase, underlining its potential for the tournament. His physical levels dropped, and after starting the season with an injury, he never managed to get up to speed."We are not in contract talks but I’m not in a rush," Mac Allister explained in March.
However, by the time his existing Liverpool deal expires, he will be approaching 30."Alexis has a contract until June 2028 and, for now, we are not speaking publicly with any other club," his father, Carlos, said a few weeks ago."We believe the club’s fans deserve that level of respect from the player, and so far Liverpool have not negotiated with us over a contract renewal."Real Madrid has been among the clubs touted as a possible destination for Mac Allister. But once again, his father spoke out ahead of Argentina's first game this summer.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."Alexis is in excellent condition to play in the World Cup," Mac Allister senior said. "Before the World Cup, it is impossible to discuss or analyze the player’s future."He isn't the only Liverpool midfielder to have been linked with an exit, with interest in Curtis Jones from Inter Milan genuine after it was keen back in the winter window too.Liverpool.com says: Mac Allister is top-class at his best, but he wasn't playing well for months last year.