Chapter 5 The heir to the throne

After the World Cup, many wondered-what next for Argentina? Would their fire fade with Messi's retirement?

The answer came swiftly: No. The fire had only spread.

The team Messi left behind was strong. Hungry. Inspired. Scaloni remained as coach, building a new era. Julián Álvarez became a rising star at Manchester City. Enzo Fernández dazzled in Europe. Garnacho added flare. These weren't just players-they were the next guardians of a legacy.

Messi still wore the shirt for a while longer-guiding, mentoring, reminding them what it meant to wear the crest. But the world now saw: Argentina was no longer dependent on one name. They had built a system, a spirit, a style.

They returned to dominate South American qualifiers. Beat Brazil at the Maracanã again. Won friendlies in Europe. And in every stadium, chants of "¡Vamos Argentina!" echoed like thunder.

Legends never truly leave. They leave blueprints. Messi's story wasn't just a fairytale-it was a foundation.

Did u know Messi before now?

Now, new chapters were being written. By boys who grew up watching him. By kids who believed they could dream because he proved it was possible.

The heir had many faces, but one heartbeat.

Argentina's dynasty was alive.