Lisandro Martinez Confident Messi Isn’t Retiring Soon
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez does not believe that Lionel Messi will be retiring any time soon. At 36, the former Barcelona star is currently playing for MLS side Inter Miami after a challenging period with PSG. Messi continues to be a crucial player for the Argentina national team.
After helping Argentina clinch the World Cup in 2022, Messi is set to lead his nation into this summer’s Copa America. There have been suggestions that the legendary forward might retire from international football after the tournament, but that’s not the sentiment within the Argentina squad. Lisandro Martinez is confident that Messi will continue to be available for future matches.
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Speaking to ESPN ahead of the Copa America, Martinez said, “He’s very calm, more than anything he’s enjoying the day-to-day. It’s beautiful to be here, we all have a great relationship. When one is here, one is very happy. We feel at home, which is important. We don’t see it [as his last tournament with Argentina]. We see him happy, and with an impressive level. That’s what I can tell you.”
He added, “Playing with Leo, for us it’s a very important plus. Everyone knows what Leo represents, he’s the best in the world. Having him play for our team is without a doubt a plus. We are very happy to share the day to day with him.”
Scaloni’s Perspective on Messi’s Future
Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, also shared his thoughts on Messi’s immediate future. He acknowledged that there’s a tendency to think ahead to the day Messi retires, but emphasized the importance of enjoying his presence now. “We Argentines are too melancholic,” Scaloni told Telemundo, as cited by ESPN “We are already thinking about the day when [Messi] is not here while he’s still playing. Let’s enjoy him and we’ll see what happens next. I think what he’s doing right now is so important. And for everyone, not only for Argentina, because at the end Leo plays for those who like football. But someday [his retirement] will happen.”
While speculation about Messi’s retirement lingers, both Martinez and Scaloni highlight the current joy and advantage of having Messi on the team. His exceptional level of play and the happiness he brings to his teammates suggest that his retirement might not be imminent, and fans should relish his contributions on the field while they can.
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