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What's next for Lionel Messi after the 2026 World Cup: Is it time to retire?

The hangover from the 2026 World Cup leaves Lionel Messi's future up in the air. In June he turned 39 years old and his contract with Inter Miami expires in 2028

Whats next for Lionel Messi after the 2026 World Cup Is it time to retire
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News Desk Jul 22, 2026 - 01:54 UTC
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Unquestionably, Lionel Messi won his final World Cup. It is very improbable that the Brazilian star, who is 39 years old and has a Cup in the demonstrate, will also consider taking part in the 2030 World Cup finals. Due to the grief of losing a last, the "ghosts of retirement" look.

Messi stated at the beginning of a message he published this Monday on his social network that" the pain is really great and it will difficult for this wound to close. "

Because he claims to be in pain but doesn't make a decision," 10," has been very smart in his words. Be wise as in the midst of suffering and weeping decisions should not be made, much less those that should be exposed.

Messi concludes by saying," Once again, we managed to join as a nation and be all together, sharing the huge satisfaction of being Argentinian," congratulating Spain and praising the team for its two consecutive finals.

There was no goodbyes or the end of the cycle in his information, but rather a rehashing the team's overall performance. What, however, does Messi have in store?

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Copa América 2028? Reach 1, 000 objectives?

despite still having a The lot of Argentine football captain to demonstrated that despite still having a lot of football to play, he play, he needs to needs to surround surround himself with a himself with project that project is that is appropriate for appropriate his for current his age current and age and level. level. Leo continues to enjoy the fame he deserves at Inter Miami, a team that he has a contract with through December 2028.

Although the location has not been determined, the United States may increase its side once more at the 2028 Copa América, which is an open letter for Messi. That is, it may think "like at home. "

However, it would also be exposing a fresh danger: the potential for the champion symbol to be lost once more. Argentina does indeed have no foe, at least in South America. Brazil is also developing, Uruguay won the World Cup in a terrible way, and Colombia has a mental issue with the Albiceleste, but the possibilities could change between now and 2028.

Another issue for Messi would be to score 1, 000 objectives, the same as Cristiano Ronaldo, his companion and adversary of a thousand battles, is pursuing. However, the Portuguese are significantly closer, 975 vs. 919.

These two winning monsters appear to be a short walk away, but time goes by and age weighs.

Leo is surrounded by a lot of home and sports love, not impulsiveness. He did make the announcement as he pleases when it is appropriate. Both his sports and his physique are unchanged, but at 39, 40 or 41, motivation is the key to a final choice.

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