Lionel Messi has confirmed his intention to continue playing for Argentina beyond the upcoming Copa America final. The 37-year-old expressed his commitment following Argentina's 2-0 victory over Canada, stating that he prefers to focus on living day by day without worrying about the future. Messi, who scored his 109th international goal in the match, emphasized that only time will tell when his career will come to an end.
The legendary forward, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, made the announcement at MetLife Stadium, where he had previously declared his retirement after a heartbreaking loss to Chile in the 2016 Copa America final. However, Messi reversed his decision and has since been a pivotal figure for Argentina, contributing significantly to their triumph in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup.
