Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia stated that Lionel Messi holds sole authority over his international retirement decision following his impressive performances at the World Cup.
Former Bolivia captain Marco Antonio Etcheverry has urged Argentina's Lionel Messi not to retire from international football, suggesting he can play in the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Etcheverry proposed a worldwide petition to persuade Messi to continue, praising his 2026 World Cup performances.
Wales coach Craig Bellamy believes Lewis Koumas will be a future centre-forward for the national team, despite the Liverpool player often featuring on the left wing. Koumas scored his first goal for Wales in a 1-1 friendly draw against Ghana.
South Korea heads to the World Cup with concerns over captain Son Heung-min's form and coach Hong Myung-bo's unpopularity. Recent friendly losses have heightened disgruntlement, despite Hong's defense of Son.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's stellar IPL 2026 form, leading the Purple Cap race with 21 wickets at an impressive average, has reignited calls for his India T20I return. The 36-year-old's consistent match-winning spells and economical bowling, highlighted by a 4/23 against Mumbai Indians, have caught the attention of experts like Aakash Chopra, pushing selectors to reconsider his international future.
