The Iconic Argentinian forward Lionel Messi drops retirement hints

Argentinian all-time recorder and Intermiami star Lionel Messi gives hints that there is not a lot of time left in his career. In an interview with ESPN, 8-time Ballon deor winner Messi stated that the Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami club is the last club. “I have done it all my life; I love playing football. I enjoy training and every day, the games. Yes, there is a little afraid that it will all end, It is always there” Messi told ESPN. In the last summer, Messi joined Miami and he scored 14 goals in all matches for an Inter Miami side that is top of the Eastern Conference this season. 

Messi ready to play Copa America 2024

Argentinian iconic forward is set to play Copa America will be held this month in the United States. The defending Copa America champions will face Canada in the opening match. In a heartfelt statement, Messi expressed his gratitude towards his family and the entire nation, stating that Argentina resides within his heart and urging everyone to unite once more. Messi has scored 106 goals for Argentina in the international matches. He is the third-highest goal-scorer in the world, after Iran’s star Ali Daei (scored 109 goals) and Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (has scored 130 goals). 

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Messi fulfils his dream as a World Cup champion

After winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, Messi said that he fulfilled his dreams with the national team and His fans. The iconic forward gives hints of retirement stating that he enjoyed every moment with his teammates. ‘The fact that we won the World Cup helped, it helped a lot, to see things differently. But I do not think about it. I try to enjoy it. I do it more now because I know there isn’t much time left. So I have with the club because I have good teammates and friends. I enjoy my time with the national team, where I also have good friends and a lot of them. I enjoy the little things that I know I will miss when I stop playing’ he said to ESPN. As the 2026 World Cup approaches in just two years and Messi potentially makes a record sixth appearance, his decision to participate in the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada remains uncertain.

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Messi is the King of record

Messi has scored 833 goals for club and country in his professional career and is also the first and only player in history to win five and six European Golden Boots. Messi has emerged as the leading goal scorer for Barcelona, having netted an impressive tally of 672 goals. Additionally, during his two seasons at PSG, he has contributed 32 goals and 35 assists. During his football career, he won 44 trophies, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He also received a total of eight Ballon d’Or awards. 

8 times he won FIFA Player of the Year awards, he is the Oldest player to win FIFA’s Player of the Year award at 35 years, 2 times he won the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Balls, He is the Most appearances in the top 3 for the Ballon d’Or: 14 times (2007-2017, 2019, 2021, 2023), He is the one and only iconic player to win the Ballon d’Or in three different decades (2000s, 2010s, 2020s), He scored Most goals in World Cup final