Lionel Messi showcased a whole different side of himself to the world in a recent interview with Luzu TV (X)
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News1807-01-2026, 16:05

Messi's Post-Retirement Vision: Club Owner, Not Coach; Reveals Personal Struggles

  • Lionel Messi plans to become a football club owner after retirement, preferring it over coaching or managing.
  • He aims to build a club from the ground up, focusing on developing young players and creating opportunities.
  • Messi has already invested, joining Uruguayan club Deportivo LSM as a partner and supporting Argentina's Leones de Rosario FC.
  • He revealed personal insights, including undergoing therapy during his Barcelona years and his tendency to internalize problems.
  • Messi also shared his self-critical nature on the pitch and his unusual drink preference: wine mixed with Sprite.

Why It Matters: Messi envisions a future as a football club owner, prioritizing youth development and revealing personal struggles.

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