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Messi calls shots on Argentina future, Scaloni also in wait
AFA president Claudio Tapia has said Lionel Messi alone will decide his international future, including participation in the 2028 Copa America. Tapia ruled out any pressure from the federation after Argentina lost…
The Story in Brief
AFA president Claudio Tapia has said Lionel Messi alone will decide his international future, including participation in the 2028 Copa America. Tapia ruled out any pressure from the federation after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain. Despite the defeat, the 39-year-old Messi led the campaign with eight goals and four assists.
Tapia also addressed coach Lionel Scaloni's contract situation, calling him the 'first, second and third plan'. He said he will not try to persuade Scaloni to stay if the coach lacks motivation. Both decisions rest entirely with the individuals involved, Tapia insisted.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Messi's international retirement hinges on a single defeat ignores his pattern of measured decisions. He chose to continue after the 2018 World Cup exit and again after the 2022 triumph. The real test is not whether he plays in 2028 but whether Argentina's next generation can step up without relying on his brilliance. That question will be settled on the pitch, not in press conferences.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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