As Lionel Messi navigates the closing chapters of his illustrious profession, the world is abuzz with questions on his subsequent steps. The 37-year-old, who continues to steer Main League Soccer in purpose contributions with Inter Miami, has shed some mild on his post-retirement ambitions. Talking lately with journalist Fabrizio Romano, Messi shared his ideas on remaining concerned in soccer and his plans after hanging up his boots.
In his interview with Romano, Messi was candid about his disinterest in following the managerial path, a alternative that has intrigued followers and pundits alike. “I’m not planning to turn into a supervisor once I retire. This isn’t one thing I’m contemplating doing,” he defined. Though gamers like Xavi, Iniesta, and Pep Guardiola transitioned from taking part in for Barcelona to managing golf equipment, Messi doesn’t see himself taking on a clipboard on the sidelines.
“I don’t know what I wish to do after I retire,” Messi admitted. “I wouldn’t wish to be a coach, however every thing just isn’t clear but. I’m somebody who likes to reside daily, so for now, I simply take into consideration taking part in, coaching, and having enjoyable on the pitch.” His feedback replicate his famously quiet persona; Messi has at all times been extra centered on his particular person play slightly than on organizing or main others in a managerial function.
Contemplating function as sporting director?
Whereas teaching could not attraction to Messi, he has hinted that he might stay linked to soccer in different methods. In a previous interview on Argentine outlet Olga, Messi advised actor Migue Granados that he may be open to working as a sporting director. “I like every thing associated to soccer,” he stated. “I like being with children, instructing, and perhaps being a sporting director, however I don’t know the place I’m going to go.” A director function would enable Messi to form a workforce’s future with out the day-to-day tasks of a head coach.
If Messi does pursue a sporting director function, it’s attainable he would possibly return to his beloved Barcelona, the place he grew to become a world icon. Whereas a comeback on this capability would excite followers, Messi has but to substantiate any concrete plans. For now, he’s specializing in benefiting from his taking part in years and isn’t in a rush to outline his post-retirement path.
Having fun with time in MLS
After years of dominating European soccer, Messi has discovered satisfaction in MLS with Inter Miami, the place he continues to play alongside former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and, extra lately, Luis Suarez. His present contract with Inter Miami extends till December 2025, and he had beforehand hinted that the membership could also be his remaining skilled workforce.
“I feel Inter Miami goes to be my final membership,” he advised ESPN. “It was a troublesome step to go away Europe to return right here… However I don’t give it some thought. I attempt to get pleasure from. That’s why I get pleasure from every thing far more, as a result of I’m conscious that there’s much less and fewer to go, and I’ve a superb time.”
Messi additionally shared that he’s savoring the “little particulars” of on a regular basis life as a participant. “I benefit from the little particulars that I do know, once I don’t play anymore, I’m going to overlook,” he stated. “I really like taking part in ball and I get pleasure from coaching, day-to-day life, and match days. And sure, there may be at all times the worry that every thing will finish.”
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