Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Barcelona's Lionel Messi Talks Changing Position, Unsure How Long He'll Play for

Barcelona star Lionel Messi said he is unsure whether he'll convert into a midfielder as he gets older, nor does he know when he'll decide to call time on his illustrious career.

The forward spoke after being awarded his record sixth European Golden Shoe on Wednesday, 15 years to the day since his senior debut for Barca.

Per Marca's Juan Ignacio Gallardo and Luis F. Rojo, on whether he could become a midfielder in his twilight years, he said: "I don't know, it depends on how it goes. Now I usually drop myself deeper [on the pitch] to receive and be in contact with the ball and the midfield.