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Former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi speaks out on retirement plans

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Lionel Messi Reflects on His Future as He Shines in International Play

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi recently shared his thoughts on the potential end of his illustrious career, following a stunning performance for Argentina. In a dominant 6-0 victory over Bolivia, Messi showcased his exceptional talent by scoring a hat-trick and providing two assists, directly contributing to nearly every goal.

After the match at Estadio Mâs Monumental, the conversation quickly turned to Messi’s future in football. At 37 years old, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner faces uncertainty regarding how much longer he can compete at the highest level.

During the post-match media interaction, Messi emphasized his desire to continue playing as long as he feels good representing Argentina. He expressed his deep appreciation for the support from fans, stating, “It’s really nice to come here and feel the affection of the people. It moves me how they shout my name. I haven’t set any date or deadline regarding my future; I just want to enjoy all of this. It moves me more than ever to be here and feel the love of the people because I know these could be my last matches. This drives me. Enjoying being happy where I am. Despite my age, when I’m here, I feel like a kid because I’m comfortable with this team. As long as I feel good and can keep performing the way I want, we’ll keep enjoying it.”

As Messi continues to dazzle on the field, fans around the world eagerly anticipate how much longer they can witness his extraordinary talent in action.

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Tom Moore is a football content writer with last 2 years of experience crafting engaging articles, match analyses, and feature stories. His expertise spans from in-depth tactical breakdowns to capturing the human stories behind the sport.

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