Messi Visualizes His Future: Coach? No, Club Owner
The Argentinian star Lionel Messi has revealed his plans for after hanging up his boots. In a recent interview, the footballer made it clear that he doesn’t see himself as a coach once his time as a professional player is over. However, the idea of owning a club and participating in its sporting and institutional development is something that appeals to him.Messi, currently 38 years old, shared his perspectives in an interview with the streaming channel Luzu TV. The captain of the Argentine national team and Inter Miami, the team with which he has a contract until 2027, indicated that this facet would be the one that motivates him the most after his retirement from the fields. During the conversation, Messi also addressed his future with the Albiceleste, without confirming his participation in the World Cup that will be held this year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition, he recalled the difficult moment he experienced when he decided to temporarily step away from the national team due to the criticism received. “I regretted it a lot, I watched the matches and had a really bad time. Luckily I was able to come back,” commented Messi, who later led his team to the conquest of the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, the Finalissima in 2022 and the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The footballer also recalled his beginnings in Argentine football, his time at Newell’s Old Boys and a trial held at River Plate, before his arrival in the lower divisions of Barcelona, a process marked by growth problems and administrative decisions that finally led to his historic stage at the Catalan club.I don’t see myself as a coach. I like the manager part, but if I have to choose, I’m more drawn to being an owner. I’d like to have my own club, make it grow, start from the bottom and give opportunities to the kids.
Lionel Messi
