At the FC Barcelona he once won every title there was to win. With Paris Saint Germain he became French champion and cup winner. Lionel Messi is now playing in the USA and categorically rules out a return to Europe: “Is the European chapter closed for me? Yes. “Thank God I had an extraordinary career in Europe, I won everything I dreamed of,” said the Argentine in an interview with the French sports newspaper L’Équipe.
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“Now that I have decided to go to the USA, I don’t think I will ever play in Europe again in my professional career,” added the 36-year-old. The world champion leaves the possibility of returning after the end of his professional career open. Many fans would like “La Pulga,” as Messi is called in Spain, to later work for his youth club FC Barcelona. The striker wanted to end his career anyway at the club he loved, which he left in 2021 after 19 years, but “it just wasn’t possible”. Messi admits: “It was a great idea to be there, with the family, to end my career as I always wanted.” The ten-time Spanish champion did not explain why the reunion with Barça did not work out.
Recently there were rumors about a possible loan for the Argentine to Barcelona, and coach Xavi also campaigned for his former teammate. With his current club Inter Miami, Messi missed qualifying for the play-offs in the North American league MLS. Miami will not be back in action until the end of February 2024. Nevertheless, the four-time Champions League winner does not want to be awarded during this time. “It’s not a possibility that I’m considering,” assured Messi. Rather, he wants to “enjoy his free time with his family,” as he already does Mid-October announced.
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Messi at the 2026 World Cup? “We will see”
Messi only won his eighth on Monday Ballon d‘Or, which he dedicated to his Argentine homeland. Despite his 36 years, the world champion is not yet thinking about ending his career. Even taking part in the WM 2026 doesn’t rule out Messi: “Considering my age at that time, it seems difficult – but we’ll see…” says the captain of the “Albiceleste” mysteriously.
2023-11-04 14:56:52
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