Especially after witnessing what Lionel Messi was still capable of at this summer's World Cup, the president of the Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door. Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia said in an interview on Argentine TV that Messi is the only person making the decision when to hang up his boots.

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While Argentina awaits Lionel Messi's decision about his international future, the AFA president says it's a choice only the superstar can make.

Lionel Messi's future with Argentina remains one of the biggest questions after the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi’s future with Argentina remains uncertain following the 2026 World Cup. The legend once again delivered a remarkable tournament and was among the standout players for La Albiceleste ,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi had his World Cup scoring streak snapped by Switzerland on Saturday night, but the co-leader with France's Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot nevertheless found his way to leave his mark with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory.

The Argentine scored a first-half brace as Inter Miami opened the Leagues Cup with a 4–2 win over Atlético de San Luis.

In the city where Lionel Messi grew up, fans are coming to celebrate a legend — and city leaders are hoping they'll discover much more.