Argentina coach Scaloni says Messi will play as long as he wants

Lionel Messi will decide his own retirement timeline, according to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The tactician says the Inter Miami star still has the hunger and mentality that make him the “best” in the world.

 Speaking to Diario Olé, he dismissed concerns over an imminent international retirement, insisting the Barcelona legend remains fully in control of his future.

"He will play until he wants to because we already know what he is and it is not surprising that he plays his sixth World Cup," Scaloni said.

"He continues to be the best because he always wants more and shows he wants more."