In a candid interview with ESPN Argentina, Lionel Messi has revealed that Inter Miami will be the final stop in his illustrious football career. The 36-year-old superstar admitted that his time on the pitch is drawing to a close, expressing a mixture of gratitude and apprehension as he contemplates retirement.
Messi joined Inter Miami in the summer of 2023 after departing from Paris Saint-Germain, signing a contract that runs until 2025. Reflecting on his transition to Major League Soccer (MLS), Messi said, “This is going to be my last club. I enjoy the practices and the day-to-day, the games. But there’s a bit of fear that it’s all ending.”
Messi is widely celebrated as one of the greatest footballers in history, holding Barcelona’s all-time scoring record with 672 goals across 778 appearances. During his time at the club, he secured 34 trophies, including 10 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. After leaving Barcelona, Messi spent two seasons at PSG, adding 32 goals to his record and winning the Ligue 1 title twice.
The pinnacle of his international career came in 2022 when he led Argentina to victory in the FIFA World Cup, a triumph that had eluded him for many years. This win solidified his status and gave him a sense of fulfillment and perspective as he nears retirement.
Messi expressed a desire to savor the remaining time of his career, stating, “I try to enjoy it. I do that more now because I’m aware that there’s not a lot of time left.” He finds joy in the camaraderie with his teammates at Inter Miami and cherishes his moments with the national team, where he plans to defend Argentina’s Copa America title in the upcoming tournament starting on June 20.
Addressing recent comments by Kylian Mbappe, who suggested the European Championship is tougher than the World Cup, Messi defended the prestige of the global tournament.
He highlighted the competitive strength of past World Cup champions from South America and the universal aspiration to win the World Cup.
As Messi prepares for what is likely his final competitive stint, fans and football enthusiasts around the world are eager to see him continue to shine with Inter Miami and lead Argentina in the Copa America.
His legacy as a football icon is secure, but the moments he creates in these last chapters will be cherished by millions.
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