Questions mount over Argentina team after Messi retirement
By The BriefBrief
After Lionel Messi’s retirement, questions are growing about the future of Argentina’s national team. Coach Lionel Scaloni’s next steps remain unresolved, while several key players suggest their cycles with the team may be over.
WHO:Argentina national team players; Lionel Scaloni
WHAT:Players and observers raise questions about the team’s future after Messi’s retirement, with Scaloni’s future still unresolved.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
WHERE:Argentina
WHY:Messi’s retirement has triggered uncertainty about who will lead and continue with the national team.
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