Luis Suarez of Inter Miami has stated that Lionel Messi is not considering retirement and is aiming to play at the next World Cup. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, mentioned in a recent interview that he will retire when he feels unable to contribute effectively to his team.
Despite being 37 years old, Messi has shown good form at the start of the new MLS season, scoring eight goals in 10 games. Suarez confirmed that Messi is focused on defending Argentina's World Cup title in 2026, dismissing any talk of retirement in the near future.