Soccer legend Lionel Messi reveals intentions for international career ahead of Copa América final

Carli Lloyd and Alexi Lalas broke down Argentina and Lionel Messi's chances in the Copa América. They also discussed if Messi is still the best player in the world.

Regardless of what happens in Argentina’s Copa América final match on Sunday, it will not be the last time Lionel Messi represents his country.

After Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 in the semifinal on Tuesday night, the eight-time Ballon d’OR winner addressed the recent questions surrounding his future on the national team. 

"As I’ve said before, I intend to continue," Messi vowed outside the locker room at MetLife Stadium. "I intend to keep living day-by-day without thinking about what will come in the future or whether I’ll continue or not. It’s something I just live each day. I’m 37 years and only God knows when the end will be."

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Lionel Messi smiles during the Copa América semifinal match against Canada at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)

When Messi does eventually retire from international play, it won’t be the first time he has done so. After missing a penalty kick in a shootout loss against Chile in the 2016 Copa América final, he retired.

He came out of retirement just weeks later, and has since scored 54 goals in 73 international appearances, including the goal he scored in Argentina’s victory over Canada on Tuesday.

Messi has scored 109 goals during international play, including 14 in Copa América games. That number is just three shy of the tournament record.

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Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring Argentina's second goal in their Copa América