Messi’s Era Ends With Argentina’s World Cup | Belfast News

The World Cup just ended, and with it, Argentina may be saying goodbye to two legendary eras—Lionel Scaloni’s coaching reign and Lionel Messi’s international career. Scaloni, who led Argentina to their first Copa America and World Cup in decades, hinted he might step down, admitting it’s hard to imagine repeating such a feat. At 40, Messi’s future remains uncertain, though his age and the team’s dependence on him make his exit feel inevitable. His six World Cups, record assists, and goals—now surpassed by Mbappé—define a generation. With the next World Cup potentially in Buenos Aires, Messi will be 43, and Argentina’s identity, built around him, faces a daunting rebuild. Scaloni praised the squad’s unity but acknowledged the challenge of replacing a one-man show. The golden age of the two Lionels may be over, leaving Argentina to navigate a new era without its talisman. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7506fd10d6e91209