Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, is expected to retire from professional football in 2026 following the FIFA World Cup, according to former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit.Additionally, Petit denied rumors that the Inter Miami forward would return to Barcelona this year.The Frenchman claims that Messi has been replaced at Barcelona by winger Lamine Yamal.As reported by Escapist Magazine via GOAL, Lionel Messi has been linked to a return loan to Barcelona, but Lamine Yamal isn’t going to be overlooked.
Messico might be in the starting lineup, but we know he isn’t a sprinter, and Barcelona can dominate the midfield.
“We will never see Messi return to Barcelona.” I hope he makes it to the FIFA World Cup in 2026, after which I believe he will retire.
A few years ago, Messi left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain after the Catalan team failed to offer him a new deal.
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