Di María revealed that while his own farewell came during the World Cup qualifiers, Messi has not yet closed the chapter with Argentina. “Leo Messi hasn’t retired yet,” he said confidently. “It was his last World Cup qualifying match, but he still has a World Cup ahead of him and will surely have another match after that.”
The veteran winger, who has shared countless unforgettable moments with Messi, emphasized that this was not a final goodbye: “To me, this is not goodbye. That’s why I didn’t go to the game. I talked to him. I am glad he has more.”
These words provide comfort to millions of Argentine fans who feared that Messi’s time with the national team might be nearing its end. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Di María’s comments bring hope that the greatest of all time still has more magic left to give in the Albiceleste shirt.
Argentina will surely continue to look to Messi for leadership, inspiration, and brilliance as they prepare for another historic journey.