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

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News18•07-01-2026, 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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