Argentine football star Lionel Messi has expressed his intention to finish his illustrious playing career at Inter Miami. In an interview with ESPN, Messi clarified that while he has a contract with the MLS club until the end of the 2025 season, he does not plan to depart shortly.
Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, attained legendary status with Barcelona, contributing to their success with four Champions League titles and 10 La Liga championships.
Furthermore, Messi played a key role in Argentina’s victories at the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. He is now set to represent Argentina in the upcoming Copa America, which will be held in the United States later this month.
Following his tenure at Barcelona from 2004 to 2021, Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain from 2021 to 2023 before transferring to Inter Miami last year. He made an immediate impact by contributing to the club’s Leagues Cup victory shortly after joining.
Messi is now considering playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. He is also reflecting on the eventual conclusion of his extraordinary career.