Contract in Miami until the end of 2028
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Lionel Messi is not yet considering ending his professional career. “I love playing (Site notre bureau spécialisé) and I will continue to do it until I can’t anymore,” the 38-year-old Argentine said in a YouTube interview with Pollo Alvarez. The superstar's contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami runs until the end of 2028, when he will turn 41.
17 World Cup participants were already 39 years old or older. Messi will fight with Argentina in the United States, Canada and Mexico to defend their title. The striker is realistic about the chances of that happening: « We know that a World Cup is always a complicated affair due to the caliber of the teams participating in it. We have to be hopeful – like all Argentines in all official competitions, be it the Copa América or the World Cup – but we also have to recognize that there are other favorites ahead of us who will enter the tournament in better shape. »
Asked about his title candidates, Messi explained: « I think France look very strong again at the moment; they have a wealth of players of the highest caliber. I also see Spain as a title contender, as do Brazil – even though they haven't been at their best recently. I still believe Brazil are still one of the title contenders and have the players to compete for the title in every major tournament. »
The veteran hopes that his former teammate and friend from PSG and Barcelona, Neymar (34/FC Santos), will appear in the final. The Brazilian has suffered from injuries and poor form in the past and has therefore not been part of the Seleção since October 2023. « Of course, I would be really happy if he participated in the World Cup and only good things would happen to him there. He deserves it, just because of the great personality he is. I really hope he can be there, » Messi said. Neymar has a special charisma. « He doesn't pretend, he lives his life exactly as it is, according to his feelings and without worrying about possible consequences. »
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