Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterLionel Messi's future is naturally the source of speculation as he prepares to captain Argentina at this summer's World Cup in North America.Messi's contract at Inter Miami expires at the end of 2028, but the prospect of leading Argentina to back-to-back World Cup trophies would offer an enticing exit point for the legendary 38 year old (by which we mean he is both legendary and aged 38; he's not legendary for being 38).Only two sides have ever retained the World Cup in the history of the competition: Italy in 1938, and Brazil in 1962. You may like Lionel Messi in talks with former club as Argentina legend puts MLS stint on pause: report Adidas goes for gold with stunning Lionel Messi World Cup 2026 boot Argentina World Cup 2026 squad: Lionel Scaloni's latest selection for the March international break Sergio Aguero gives insight into Lionel Messi retirement plansSergio Aguero knows Messi very well having played 90 games alongside him for Argentina, including playing together as youngsters in their country's under-20s side and winning Olympic gold medals in 2008.Aguero believes that Messi will likely keep an open mind as to what his future holds - and that we may well know 'in a few months' what he decides.Aguero told Stake: "Leo will do whatever he feels."[In] one year he will look at the contract. If he feels good physically, hes happy and calm, hell continue very calmly.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."Obviously, knowing Leo, he is very competitive and he hates losing. But he is in a very beautiful city, very comfortable. Many Latinos love him and he feels that affection."Aguero believes there is one decisive factor that will make up Messi's mind for him, though.It is one that the former Manchester City striker knows well having been forced into retirement soon after making the move to Barcelona in 2021.Aguero said: "I think it all depends on his physical condition. Looking at him today I think he can play calmly."If I were him I would stay here even if its only five minutes. But if hes OK, well know in a few months."After the World Cup and the MLS season he has one year left. I dont think hes thinking about what he will do in 2028."TOPICSLionel MessiSergio AgueroArgentinaInter MiamiBarcelonaSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
