The upcoming World Cup in Qatar could be the last time Messi plays in the showpiece event and there have been speculations that he could even retire from international football.
He has confirmed that a decision on his future will be made after the tournament and is not closing the door on any option.
Speaking to the media, Scaloni compared the reception Federer received earlier this month when he played his final match and claimed it would be the same when Messi announces his retirement. The Argentina national team boss was quoted by Ole as saying:
Lionel Messi to decide future after the World Cup
Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will be reassessing his options after the World Cup this year. He claims that his sole focus is now on Qatar when it comes to the national side and is not thinking of the future.
He said (via ESPN):
When asked if retirement is close, he added:
Lionel Messi has been in fine form and has scored four goals in his last two matches with Argentina. He has also started the season well with PSG, scoring six goals and providing eight assists across competitions so far.
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