Lionel Messi plans to stay with Argentina national team for now

Lionel Messi has indicated that he will not retire from the Argentina national football team in the immediate future. According to Greek media reports, he intends to continue wearing the national jersey for the coming months and may decide later whether to take part in the 2028 Copa América, when he will be 41 years old.

In a separate incident, former teammate Sergio Ramos posted a tongue‑in‑cheek photo on Instagram showing himself in bed beside two FIFA World Cup trophies, mocking Messi after Argentina’s loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The image quickly spread on social media, referencing Messi’s own famous 2022 celebration with a single trophy.