Argentine football president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia stated that Lionel Messi will decide when to retire from football. Tapia emphasized that the decision is purely and personally Messi’s, and that he should be allowed to relax and enjoy playing football.
Messi’s Recent Performance
Messi, who turned 39 on June 24, has given no indication when he might retire from international football or how much longer he intends to play for Inter Miami in the MLS. Despite his age, Messi played some of his best soccer in the recent World Cup, compiling eight goals and four assists for La Albiceleste.
Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time in the World Cup final last month in the United States. Messi became the first person to break Miroslav Klose’s career scoring record of 16 goals; French superstar Kylian Mbappe ended the tournament with 22 goals to pass Messi by one.
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