Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni comments that Sunday’s World Cup final could be Lionel Messi’s “farewell,” while also reflecting on Argentina’s wider World Cup history. In remarks cited by NDTV, Scaloni links Messi’s accomplishments to the legacy of Diego Maradona, who captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title. Scaloni says Messi’s achievement carries added meaning in part because Maradona is not present, referencing Maradona’s earlier role as a defining figure in Argentina’s tournament triumph. The reporting presents Scaloni’s view as a personal assessment of the moment rather than a formal announcement. Overall, the sources focus on Scaloni’s statements about what the final represents for Messi and how Maradona’s absence frames Argentina’s sense of continuity between generations of players. The information does not include further details about Messi’s future plans beyond the coach’s comments.