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'Don't retire yet': Di María makes desperate plea to Lionel Messi after Argentina's World Cup agony
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Ángel Di María urged Lionel Messi to continue his Argentina career after the 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain.
Spain won 1-0 in extra time via a goal from Ferran Torres at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Messi, at 39, has not confirmed his international future after Argentina failed to retain the trophy.
Di María said Messi should decide his own future and can still play at a high level for many more years.
Messi finished the World Cup with eight goals and four assists, leading Argentina to the final.
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