Lionel Messi, an attacker with Inter Miami, has stated that he is not currently considering retirement. At thirty-six years old, Messi is still going strong for both club and country. Last summer, he decided to give MLS football a chance after having a successful European career. Messi has helped Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup in his first few months with the team by directly contributing to 23 goals in 19 games thus far—16 of which he has scored on his own and seven of which he has assisted on. Despite missing Argentina’s March friendlies with El Salvador and Brazil, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star has already scored five goals in as many appearances this season.Messi’s injury may or may not heal in time for him to play in Saturday’s Major League Soccer match against New York City, but given his advanced age and history of injuries, it is only natural that the subject of whether or not to retire has been raised.Though he has left the door open to supporting his nation in their 2026 World Cup championship defense, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner plans to captain Argentina in this year’s Copa America. Messi confirmed that he will hang up his boots once his performance falls short of his personal expectations in an interview with The Big Time Podcast, although he plans to stay.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami discloses his retirement decision
