Lionel Messi gestures throughout heat up earlier than a match in France on April 21, 2023. — ReutersÂ
Soccer icon Lionel Messi has revealed his post-retirement plans, saying he doesn’t need to be a coach however would like to personal a soccer membership.
Messi, who’s at present taking part in within the Main League Soccer (MLS) membership Inter Miami on the age of 38, is nearing the tip of his skilled profession, which has spanned over 20 years.
Messi shared his post-retirement plans whereas talking with Luzu TV, saying he doesn’t intend to grow to be a coach sooner or later however sees himself within the position of a membership proprietor.
“I don’t see myself as a coach. I like the idea of being a manager, but I’d prefer to be an owner. I’d like to have my own club, start from the bottom, and make it grow. To be able to give the kids the opportunity to develop and achieve something important. If I had to choose, that’s what would appeal to me most”, he stated.
The Argentina worldwide has launched an expert membership named Deportivo LSM alongside his long-time pal and teammate, Luis Suarez. The membership competes within the fourth tier of the Uruguayan soccer pyramid.
It looks like Lionel Messi desires to comply with the footsteps of Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, who determined to not grow to be a coach or pundit after a profitable profession.
Messi’s former teammate, Gerard Piqué, additionally selected the identical path with possession of the Spanish membership FC Andorra.
Argentina legend continues to be delivering on the soccer area, and has gained the MLS MVP award for the second consecutive time this season.
Messi has grow to be the primary participant in MLS historical past to win back-to-back MVP awards, and he has additionally helped his crew win the league as effectively.
