In my perspective, If I were to be Argentina Lionel Messi, I will have retired with the record achievement he has so far in the last world cup competition which he lifted the cup, and with that trophy honor and reputation, he has done quite well. But nevertheless, things can go his direction and Argentina break record and the world cup back to back.
I also wanted the same thing for Lionel Messi. He has paid his good due to the country's progress in the last tournament. I also thought he was going to resign and hang his boot after the last outing which was for me a good way to retire from the international games while he also start planning on how he will transition from the position of a player to the position of the manager of clubs and the national team