“‘THE LAST TANGO’… LIONEL MESSI’S EMOTIONAL MESSAGE BEFORE THE WORLD CUP FINAL HAS FANS WONDERING IF THIS IS REALLY THE END.” 🇦🇷🐐💔 Hours before Argentina’s World Cup final, Lionel Messi shared an emotional post describing the moment as “The Last Tango,” fueling speculation that this could be his final appearance on football’s biggest stage. The 39-year-old reflected on the unforgettable journey he has shared with his teammates, saying the memories they created together will last forever—no matter the result. With Argentina chasing back-to-back World Cup glory, fans around the world are now wondering whether one of football’s greatest legends is preparing to say goodbye.

LIONEL MESSI dropped a retirement hint as he called tonight’s World Cup final “The Last Tango”.

The Argentine superstar is aiming to win back-to-back World Cups as his side take on Spain in New Jersey.

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At 39, Messi is unlikely to play for another four years until the next edition.

Posting on Instagram ahead of the match, Messi wrote: “What a journey we’re having together, @adidasfootball… with ‘The Last Tango’… 👟 Let’s go for the final, let’s go Argentina!!!”

Accompanying the message was a picture of the Inter Miami star draped in an Argentina flag.

The second slide featured a separate snap of Messi’s blue and white adidas boots – named “The Last Tango”.

Messi’s post swiftly received more than 10 million likes.

Inter Miami will be hoping that tonight isn’t the former Barcelona superstar’s swansong.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scored 12 goals in 14 MLS appearances this year prior to the World Cup.

And he remains under contract with Inter Miami until December 2028, having agreed on a three-year extension last October.

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Ahead of tonight’s game, Messi also posted a huge team photo featuring all his team-mates and Argentina staff.

In an emotional message, he wrote: “The best part of all these years wasn’t just the titles, but the whole journey. Sharing every day with this group, competing together, getting back up in tough times, and enjoying every step.

“Thank you to each of my teammates, the coaching staff, and everyone who works every day to keep this national team a family.

“Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a story we’ll never forget and that no one can erase.

“GO ARGENTINA”.

Ahead of the match, a photo of Messi with a five-month old Lamine Yamal has circulated online.

The meeting took place after Yamal’s parents won a charity photoshoot in Barcelona.

Addressing the incredible picture, Messi said: “I had that photo with him when he was a baby. Facing each other now is incredible.

“He is a huge player I’ve followed a lot because he plays for a club I love.

“He’s one of the best in the world. He has his whole career ahead of him. But we will give our all to ensure he doesn’t become champion this time.”

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