US EditionInter Miami's Lionel Messi tells business conference that he's not focused on legacy yet
- On Wednesday, Lionel Messi spoke at the America Business Summit as the final speaker after President Donald Trump, Maria Corina Machado and Gianni Infantino, receiving loud ovations and a ceremonial key from Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
- Having signed a three-year extension last month, Lionel Messi remains under contract through 2028 after joining Inter Miami midway through 2023 and is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion for Argentina.
- He scored a league-best 29 goals this year and added 19 assists for 48 total goal contributions, one shy of Carlos Vela's MLS record of 49 set in 2019.
- Facing elimination, Inter Miami must win Game 3 against Nashville SC on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale while raising final canopy beams on its new stadium near Miami International Airport.
- With a long playing contract through 2028, Lionel Messi said Wednesday he will wait until retirement to reflect and is gradually getting involved in business interests and other pursuits.
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Lionel Messi drops retirement admission after admitting 'journey' into new career
Football icon Lionel Messi has disclosed his intention to embark on an entrepreneurial journey following his eventual retirement from the sport, speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday evening
During his participation in the American Business Forum, Lionel Messi became aware of his future, pointed out that football “has an expiration date”, referring to his retirement, and stressed that once he hangs the booties will be dedicated to his business facet. The striker said that he still has points to learn and that he has just started in the sector, however, several years ago he has been raiding, creating companies or investing as a partn…
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Inter Miami's Lionel Messi tells business conference that he's not focused on legacy yet
Lionel Messi believes there's still more for him to accomplish in soccer. Speaking at a business conference on Wednesday, the Inter Miami star said he hasn't reflected on his legacy yet and plans to enjoy playing until retirement.
The captain of the Argentine team and Inter Miami spoke at the America Business Forum: he reviewed his career and his sporting milestones, as well as talking about his daily life and his projects.
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