# Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain about Argentina future

https://mins.news/en/item/41860

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-02 10:56 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/2/paredes-says-ban-by-fifa-messi-retirement-make-argentina-future-uncertain?traffic_source=rss

> Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes says continuing international football will be difficult after a 10-match suspension for his role in a post-match brawl following the World Cup final defeat by Spain. Lionel Messi’s retirement from Argentina duty is another factor as Paredes weighs his future with the national team.

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