Messi’s retirement timeline revealed by Italy icon Cassano after private meeting in Miami

Antonio Cassano met with Lionel Messi in Miami and the two discussed the Argentine star’s retirement plans.

As Lionel Messi gets closer to deciding whether he will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he is also approaching his 39th birthday. Against that backdrop, he recently received a visit from Antonio Cassano in Miami, where the two spoke about the future of the Argentine forward’s career.

“He spent an hour and 40 minutes with me and my family. We talked about many things. He treated me in a way I never expected.