Messi to decide his own future, Scaloni remains Plan A: AFA

Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia stated that Lionel Messi will make his own decision regarding his future without any influence from the federation. Tapia clarified that the AFA would not pressure the football legend into any particular choice.

Scaloni remains the federation's primary option as coach, according to Tapia. The AFA chief's remarks come amid speculation about Messi's next steps and the national team's coaching direction.