Paredes suggests Messi may have ended Argentina career

Leandro Paredes has offered a revealing insight into Lionel Messi’s international future, saying he believes the Argentina captain has already decided that the World Cup final was his last appearance for the national team.

Paredes comments put focus on Messi future

Speaking after a Boca Juniors match, Paredes addressed the subject of Messi and suggested the decision may already have been made. According to the midfielder, his view is that the World Cup final marked the end of Messi’s time in Argentina colours.

That is a significant intervention given the long-running attention surrounding Messi’s status with the national side. Any indication from a close team-mate is bound to attract scrutiny, particularly when it concerns one of the defining figures of the modern international game.

Why the remarks matter

Paredes is not just another voice weighing in from a distance. As a fellow Argentina international and someone closely associated with Messi, his words inevitably carry weight. Even so, the key point from the interview is that he framed it as his belief about Messi’s thinking rather than a formal announcement from Messi himself.

That distinction matters. There has been no direct statement here from Messi in the source material, only Paredes’ assessment of what the forward has decided. Still, the comments are enough to reignite discussion over whether Argentina have already seen the last of their captain on the international stage.

No official confirmation, but fresh intrigue

The source also makes clear that Paredes’ remarks were not the only notable part of what he said, underlining that the interview has added another layer to an already sensitive topic. What remains certain, however, is the central claim: Paredes believes Messi has chosen to bring his Argentina career to a close after the World Cup final.

Until Messi addresses the matter himself, uncertainty will remain. But when a team-mate speaks so openly on such a major issue, it is enough to shift the conversation and place the spotlight firmly back on the future of Argentina’s most influential player.

• Leandro Paredes spoke after a Boca Juniors match.
• He said he believes Lionel Messi has already made a decision.
• In Paredes’ view, the World Cup final was Messi’s last match for Argentina.