Messi insists not to retire from international football

KATHMANDU: Lionel Messi has revealed he does not intend to retire from international football after Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory.

After winning the World Cup, Messi stated that he will not retire. Messi stated, ‘I will not retire from Argentina’s national team now; I want to continue to play for the champion team.’

The 35-year-old finally got his hand’s on football’s biggest prize, netting twice in a remarkable encounter with France. His penalty and Angel di Maria’s first-half strike put Argentina 2-0 up at half-time, but Kylian Mbappe scored twice in 97 seconds to send it to extra time.

Messi won the World Cup for the first time in his career, defeating France 4-2 on penalties. ‘I thought the World Cup would be won, but the way it was won was very exciting,’ he said. I knew God was going to give it to me. Now I’m looking forward to celebrating this victory by traveling to Argentina. This was my childhood dream, and it has finally come true.’

Messi had previously stated that the final game would be his final World Cup appearance.

Messi’s fans assumed that he would now retire from international football.

Messi, on the other hand, added to his fans’ joy by stating that he will continue to play.

“I want to keep playing as World Cup champions with the Argentina shirt.”