# Argentina FA chief says Messi will decide his own retirement

Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia stated that Lionel Messi will be the one to decide when he retires from international football. Tapia expressed confidence in Messi's continued commitment to the national team. The comment addresses ongoing speculation about the star's future timing.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/8/argentina-fa-chief-says-messi-is-the-only-one-to-decide-when-he-retires?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:59:28 +0000