The idea of Lionel Messi no longer playing football is one that is difficult to grasp. The greatest footballer to ever live has defined this era of the game and has been at the highest level for nearly two decades, but the truth is the Barcelona legend is 36 years old and his retirement will become a reality sooner rather than later.
And Messi seems pretty comfortable with the idea of saying goodbye when the time is right. Speaking on a podcast this week the GOAT was asked about his future plans, and the current Inter Miami forward says he’ll leave the game once he feels he can no longer perform at the same level he has done for almost 20 years.