Paredes Says Messi Had Planned to Retire After 2026 World Cup Final
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Leandro Paredes says Lionel Messi had viewed Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final against Spain as his final appearance for the national team. Speaking after returning to Boca Juniors, Paredes said the squad had hoped Messi’s last match would not come so soon. He added that only Messi can decide whether to retire from international football. Paredes remains hopeful that the Argentina captain could continue playing, even as the team prepares for a possible transition after several senior players stepped away.
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