Sports desk: Lionel Messi has no failure in his long career. After winning the World Cup in Qatar, all the regrets of Messi were removed. He then won a Ballon d'Or and lastly the Copa America title. After such success, the legends walk on the path of retirement. But Messi hasn't done that yet. Still playing. What is Messi's idea about his career? Where does he stop?
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Messi talked about his football career while receiving the Spanish media marker 'America Legend' award at Chase Stadium in Miami, United States on Thursday. He also indicated retirement.
Messi said, 'When I have the opportunity to do what I love, I'm good. This is more important to me than playing in the 2026 World Cup. I haven't set my sights on playing in the World Cup yet, but I'm trying to get better every day.'
On whether to play or not to play in the 2026 World Cup, Messi said, 'Let's see what happens. I don't like to think ahead. Try to enjoy every day. Hopefully I can continue to play at this level, feel good and be happy. I feel better when I get the chance to do what I love. This is more important to me than playing in the 2026 World Cup. I haven't set my sights on playing in the World Cup yet, but I'm trying to get better every day.'
Messi has won 56 individual awards as well as 46 trophy wins in his career according to the marker. However, according to ESPN's tally, the Argentine star has 48 trophies in total. Which is Messi's first trophy to win so many trophies throughout his career? Do you remember Messi? To such a question, Messi said, 'I saw the picture of the first trophy won when I was young. But I don't remember that. Enjoyed football from a very young age. This is my passion.'
According to many, Messi came to Inter Miami to retire. Although the Argentine superstar refuses to accept that. Said, 'I did not come here (Miami) to retire. We are here to make this team bigger by winning titles, which we have done and are closer to more titles.'
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Asked how he is enjoying playing for Argentina, Messi said, 'A few days ago at the Monumental Stadium (in the Bolivia match) people shouted my name and my teammates. I've had a lot of bad times for Argentina, but I'm grateful for the present. I'm enjoying it because time is running out.'
