Messi’s retirement, my suspension make it difficult to stay — Paredes

By Adegboyega AdeleyeArgentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has admitted that Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football and his own 10-match suspension have left him uncertain about continuing with the national team.Paredes, 32, was suspended for his role in the post-match brawl that followed Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat by Spain, while Messi announced his international retirement two days ago.Speaking to Argentine media on Tuesday, Paredes said both development