Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni says big calls regarding Lionel Messi’s future, both domestically and internationally, are not “relevant” at this time.
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All-time great under contract at Inter MiamiHas extension option to take in next World CupFully committed to club and country for nowFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Questions continue to be asked of how much longer the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will play on for. Messi is tied to terms at MLS side Inter Miami for the 2025 campaign, but no decision has been made on what happens after that.
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There is confidence in Florida that Messi will agree to trigger a 12-month extension, taking him through the next World Cup finals in 2026. Defending champions Argentina are hoping to have their talismanic captain available for that tournament.
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No pressure is being put on Messi, though, to make definitive statements on his plans, with Scaloni telling : “Now is not the time to talk about it. The truth is that I don't see it as relevant. He will know what is best for his career and we must let him decide in his own time.”
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Scaloni is only working on a deal with the Albiceleste until the summer of 2026 and said when asked about his own future: “The day I leave the Argentine national team will be the saddest day of my life. For now I'm fine, this is a dream place. I'm not thinking about that right now.”