Lionel Messi Teases Possible Career Path After Retirement

Lionel Messi Teases Possible Career Path After Retirement
Former Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi is already discussing his post-playing career plans. The Argentine continues to play in MLS and for Argentina’s national team, but at 37 years old, the end of his career is nearing.

As a result, it comes as no surprise that the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner already knows what he doesn’t want to do once he hangs up his boots. Messi spoke with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and noted that coaching isn’t a career path that calls him, but he doesn’t rule it out entirely.

“I don’t know what I would like to do after I retire,” Messi told Romano. “I wouldn’t like to be a coach. But everything is not clear yet. I am someone who likes to live day by day so for now I just think about playing, training and having fun on the pitch.”

Before Messi calls it a career, there’s a chance that the former FC Barcelona standout could face PSG in a competitive match. Inter Miami was named the host representative for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the tournament that the Parisians have already qualified for.

Moreover, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium will be the venue for their opening match, and it would attract attention if PSG were to draw the South Florida-based club into the group stage.

Messi’s Future: A Focus on the Present

In a recent interview with Fabrizio Romano, Lionel Messi provided insights into his future plans and his perspective on his illustrious career. While the Argentine superstar remains committed to his current club, Inter Miami, he expressed uncertainty about his long-term goals.

When asked about the possibility of becoming a coach, Messi was clear: “I wouldn’t like to be a coach, but I’m still not sure what I’d like to do in the future. I value much more than before everything I do on a day-to-day basis, so I just think about playing, training and having fun.”

Regarding his potential participation in the 2026 World Cup, Messi acknowledged the speculation but emphasized his focus on the present. “The truth is that I don’t know,” he said. “I hope to have a good end of the season and then a good pre-season… From there I want to see what happens, to realize how I feel.”

Messi also reflected on his legacy, expressing gratitude for his achievements and the opportunities he has been blessed with. He stated, “Let people remember me as they want. I am very grateful for my career and for having achieved everything I have thanks to God.”

Turning his attention to Inter Miami, Messi shared his optimism about the club’s future. He highlighted the club’s ambitious goals and their desire to establish themselves as a major force in MLS and beyond. “The club does not set limits,” he said. “We have to keep growing in order to be great within the MLS and why not, within the world.”