Messi to Continue; Di María to Retire

Lionel Messi has confirmed his intention to continue playing for Argentina beyond the upcoming Copa America final, despite being 37 years old and hinting at retirement. Messi, who has scored 109 international goals, including 14 in Copa America matches, helped Argentina reach the final by scoring in their 2-0 semifinal win over Canada. Teammate Ángel Di María, however, plans to retire after the final, ending a career with 31 goals in 144 appearances for Argentina. Messi's commitment contrasts with Di María's planned retirement, highlighting the duo's significant contributions to Argentina's recent successes, including the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup victories. Argentina will face the winner of the Uruguay-Colombia semifinal in the Copa America final on Sunday.