Lionel Messi ready to stop playing football as early as this year

Lionel Messi could be entering the final months of his professional football career. According to Footy Headlines, the Argentina captain is reportedly considering not only ending his international career, but also retiring from football as early as this year.

The announced end of his Argentina career

At 39, Lionel Messi is reportedly said to have thought long and hard before deciding to take part in the World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Convinced that he could still contribute to his team’s results, he is said to have ultimately chosen to take on this final international challenge.

During the competition, the forward stood out with eight goals and four assists in eight matches. Despite these performances, he has decided to turn the page on the Argentina national team. According to several media outlets, Messi is expected to play his final match for La Albiceleste on October 6, against Benin.

Could Inter Miami lose its star?

The possibility of an immediate retirement from club football has also been raised by Footy Headlines. It would nevertheless be surprising, since Messi had extended his contract with Inter Miami until the end of 2028. The Argentine remains free to decide the next step in his career. If he feels he no longer has the motivation to continue, he could choose to hang up his boots before his contract expires.

Messi’s performances in Major League Soccer demonstrate that his attacking efficiency remains intact. During the current season, he has scored 25 goals and provided 14 assists in 29 appearances for Inter Miami. These figures make the possibility of an imminent retirement difficult to take for granted. Even if the end of his international career appears to be taking shape, there is nothing to indicate with certainty that he also wants to leave club football.

Aliou Toundé |

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