Lionel Messi has shared that he feels “physically well” after a tough year battling injuries and is determined to finish the MLS season on a high note with Inter Miami, setting his sights on adding another trophy to his collection.
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Messi, who has been off the pitch for several months, expressed his excitement to get back on the field and make the most of the remaining games.
At the Marca América Award ceremony in Miami, where Messi was honoured, the football legend reflected on his career and achievements.
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With his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas by his side, Messi spoke fondly of Barcelona, calling it the team of his life, while also acknowledging the success he’s enjoyed with other clubs like Paris Saint-Germain.
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Speaking to Marca’s director, Juan Ignacio Gallardo, Messi said, “Thanks to God, I was able to fulfill all my dreams. I achieved much more than I had dreamed of as a child. I managed to get the biggest dream of any player, which is to win a World Cup, which I believe is the trophy that we all want.”
Messi, who is now 37, hinted at another potential title with Inter Miami but made it clear that he’s content with all he has achieved. “The truth is that I can’t ask for more, but we are close to being able to achieve one more, and the goal is to try as always,” he added.
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However, when asked about the possibility of playing in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Messi chose to remain non-committal. “Now I live day by day, I try to enjoy everything that happens to me at each moment, and when the time comes, we’ll see,” he said, keeping fans guessing about his future participation.
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Messi also touched on his passion for football, noting how much joy it brings him to be on the pitch. He fondly recalled a recent trip to Argentina, where he was greeted by a packed Monumental stadium chanting his name, a moment that meant the world to him. “I have fought a lot and gone through many hardships in Argentina to reach this moment, and today I enjoy it more than ever,” Messi reflected.
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Gallardo reminded Messi of his impressive tally of 103 collective and individual titles, to which Messi humbly responded that he hadn’t been keeping count. “I love playing football; I enjoy being on the pitch,” he said, revealing the pure love he still has for the game, even after all these years.
During the award ceremony, Messi was also presented with a painting by Barcelona artist José María Peña Gallardo and a sculpture by Argentine artist Carlos Benavídez, which he said symbolised his two homes – Catalonia and Argentina. He beamed with happiness as he shared that his family continues to enjoy life in Miami, where they have found a new place to call home.
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