Di Maria said something, and all eyes turned back to Messi.

Following the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi's future remains a major concern for Argentine supporters. With numerous rumors circulating, Angel Di Maria stepped forward to assert that the owner of eight Ballon d'Ors is still capable of top-level football for several more years.

After a 0-1 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, the future of Lionel Messi in the Argentina national team once again became a topic of particular interest to fans. Although the tournament was considered the last World Cup for the superstar born in 1987, he has not yet made any official decision about retiring from the national team.

Messi himself has repeatedly stated that he will not rush to make long-term plans, instead, he will wait to assess his physical condition before considering the possibility of participating in the 2030 World Cup, when he will be 43 years old. In this context, the latest comments from Angel Di Maria about his longtime teammate immediately attracted great attention in Argentina, as the former midfielder believes that Messi has not yet reached his limit.

Di Maria believes that age is not a major obstacle for Messi, especially since he still maintains world-class standards. The former Benfica, Real Madrid, and Juventus star even cited Cristiano Ronaldo as an example, as the Portuguese superstar is still contributing to his national team at age 41. According to Di Maria, Messi can definitely continue to make a difference if he still has the desire to play.

"Leo should keep playing as long as he wants. I think he can still play for many more years. At 39, Leo has shown that he remains one of the best players and can continue to be remembered as one of the greatest in history. He has no limits, and there is nothing left for him to prove."

Not only mentioning Messi, Di Maria also expressed full support for coach Lionel Scaloni. He praised the tactician for successfully building a quality generation of young players and hopes that the manager born in 1978 will continue to stay with the Albiceleste in the coming years.

"Scaloni is the leader of the national team and I hope he stays for the benefit of everyone. He is building a very promising generation of young players and gradually helping them mature. I hope he continues his work, even though it's his own decision. No one knows what they want better than Scaloni, but as an Argentine, I hope he stays."

Concluding his remarks, Di Maria expressed gratitude to his teammates for their journey in the 2026 World Cup. He especially emphasized that the victory over England was the most proud milestone of the Argentine team in the tournament, and believed that this group deserves more than just praise. Meanwhile, Messi has not yet announced his retirement and will likely only make his final decision when the 2030 World Cup approaches.