Lionel Messi hints at RETIREMENT: ‘These are the last battles. I’m enjoying them as much as I can’ 🥺
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Lionel Messi has shared his thoughts following qualification for a third-straight major final with Argentina, as they beat Canada to progress to the Copa America 2024 final.
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I can’t even think about the day where Messi announces his retirement because it won’t even feel real, he is the reason I enjoy watching and playing football. Without him and his influence, football would never be where it is today if it weren’t for legends like him and CR7, thanks for everything you’ve done Leo
Same feeling here..😢
🙏🏿😢
Real nice to see people acknowledge both, and not make a shitty debates all over again, focusing on rivalry that both Leo and CR7 don't care for for a long time:) You're right, they both were crucial to making the sport as great as it is now.
Messi is the reason I pay for many channels to watch Argentina and Inter Miami (just like I used to watch Barca and PSG). That's why I said DO NOT criticize him and ask should the coach let him in or out. Messi knows when it's his time to go.
I love this man.
Another great legends will come they all come and go Pele ,Maradona,Ronaldo,Ronaldinho the show must go on football is greater than all of them !.
Even Messi complaining about the stadium and the pitch, there's a lot of work to do before the world cup 2026 US
@@Omega-jg4oqHe will play you fool 😂😂😂
@@Omega-jg4oq even if he dosent play does that makes things all right about the conditions of the grounds
@@Omega-jg4oq he will 😂😂
@@AxTenTenHe will not play i am a die hard messi fan but if he wants to leave now he has every right to do so and argentina as a group can grow now but I also think if messi can produce 25 good minutes from the bench at 26 wc it will be great if he feels he can do it. I totally think now from how messi speaks he doesn't want to drag his career more and have a happy retirement with another copa America
@@Pac-Man10 If you were a die-hard fan, u would know that in the interview, he said he would be defending the title before he retired. Ur, I'm not a die-hard fan if u missed that. I guess I'm the die-hard fan.
Thank you Leo for giving the beauty of football to the world
That nation isn't usually used to peak level football, they are learning now, adapting slowly, and surely gonna improve a lot till the time of next wc comes
By rigging ballon d’ors and the World Cup. Ronaldo gave beauty to football. Everyone idolize him. He’s the reason a lot of people play football.
@@Goatleonaldocry more😂
@@Goatleonaldo Scoring tapins and poaching isnt the beauty of football.
And you got same childish mindset as ronaldo.
@@ShortEditZ69 I think you started watching football after 2022 calling ronaldo poacher. he is the most complete player in football
His success has come as of late because the national team has improved so much over the past 5 years or so.
It's not just Messi but the whole Argentinian team that has improved tenfold.
AFA was corrupt. Messi even said it. Thats why they changed it. They dont tell the real truth...the Elites did not want Argentina to win. It's really a sad story. Because of Maradona helping the poor as well as Messi helping finding lost and missing children. Not one sees this but its crazy.
So true
They could win WC without Messi they have a solid team for yrs to come
Dont forget about the manager.
His team was always better but just didn't connect
The midas touch! Everything he touches turns to gold! Thank you leo!
Lamine Yamal ✨
@@Ball-Boy005Ayo pause
Damn he needs to touch Argentina cause his country is so poor, leader in inflation
Messi doesn't help his country
@@Sr.YOSHI99he plays football, not solve world hunger little bruh 😂😂😂
🇦🇷ARGENTINA GANA LA COPA AMERICA 🏆 Canada vs Colombia. 🥉
I’m not ready to see him or CR7 retire. It hurt to see Zlatan, Iniesta, and Xavi go but now Leo and CR7. These will definitely make us all cry
You can imagine when Maradona retired and when he died. Desolation
i think we all saw ronaldo would be better off retiring atleast from the big stage. So Portugal can move on and play team based football again.
@@tristanherb49portugal before ronaldo was nothing, cr7 is the reason portugal is at this level today
@@silcar2300I watched them both play. Messi is miles ahead.
@@orey4411 true but currently he is just dragging them down he just isnt the player he once was and that is okay
Not a single word of himself,,,it’s all about team work, WE ,,,Thankyou Leo, I know the time is near but as long as u play, will enjoy every moment🙏🏻🤝
On behalf on the whole wide world we say thank you Leo
Point of correction journalist he is Messi of the world and not just for Argentina 🇦🇷
Point of correction, it is Leo and not Loe🥸
Lio
🇦🇷ARGENTINA GANA LA COPA AMERICA 🏆 Canada vs Colombia. 🥉
He plays for his country... please stop
No, it doesn't work that way. It will never ever work that way.
I was at this game yesterday it was my first time watching Messi play live and it was really fun seeing him score
Your pfp 😂😂
@@JamesBond-cr6ff 😂😂
Leo Messi's comments remind me of Ulysses by Tennyson "Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."
🇦🇷ARGENTINA GANA LA COPA AMERICA 🏆 Canada vs Colombia. 🥉
To strive…seek… not to yield
Nice
🤓
And they finally did it. Argentina and Leo Messi (subbed for injuries and other players picked up) won the Copa America again. Argentina lost in 2007, 2014, 2015, and 2016, and came back to win in 2021, 2022, and 2024! That is "never say die" indomitable spirit.
Thanks Leo for everything. Another trophy is waiting
Messi please be there in 2026 world cup
Just for the prestige, at least one game
Like Maradona in 1994. I'd love to see Messi's coke-filled eyes shouting in the camera after scoring against Greece.
@@ronald3836 imagine
He plays nothing for 2 years. He will retire with a bad last impression if he continues.
@@corectorul8560buddy he’s still got it remember he’s 37 and he could touch 40 one bad tournament and yall forget who he is and his “bad” is the best performance to an average pro player
He said that he won't play in World Cup 2026 but I hope he will play the rest of the World Cup 2026 qualifications, help Argentina quality and then retire.
He play world 2026
@@12XnGd 2 years is a long time, i doubt that he will play it since he has the title already and doesnt need to drag his body to another world cup like CR7.
@@wokeaf1337 but I want to see him playing until 2028
Not playing in the MLS. He should call it a day after the final like Di Maria. Always better to go out on a high.
He will announce retirement post copa
I am a die hard ronaldo fan but man how can you hate messi you just cant two legends of the game
As an Argentine, I don't like the rivalry between Messi and CR7. I know they have a different way of playing and that's good.
I don't compare them, I enjoy them.
@@GeneralKenobi6000 yes man complete my answer to all when I reply to them completely different types of play just let's enjoy them
@@user-fp9jj8iv8wRonaldo and Messi change the football sports. Ronaldo inspires people and Messi motivates people.
Thank you Messi for giving us so many moments of unforgettable performance on the pitch! ❤🎉😊
For real no wonder there’s so conspiracy in Argentina team they make it look easy but what a team for real to maintain such a winner level at the highest stage props to 🇦🇷 🙌🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️
🇦🇷ARGENTINA GANA LA COPA AMERICA 🏆 Canada vs Colombia. 🥉
No matter who you support or which you prefer… seeing Messi and Ronaldo get old and retiring is sad for anyone who loves the beautiful game.
I like both but I feel sad that Ronaldo will retire not having an WC trophy. I think that would be a major accomplishment for him to retire happy and now!
@@ZKRITTEX I mean the vast majority of people will never win a wc. Only one country every 4 years can get it. Ronaldo has won everything else. His legacy is solidified
@@ZKRITTEX He will remain the king of the UCL, will have more goals at club and international level and also a proven phenomenon across four countries. Messi is still the better overall for me, but Ronaldo has a unique place, and he should respect that himself without trying to grab every record out there.
@@elitealice I get that but how many great players haven't won?
@@ZKRITTEX a lot actually. Most of them actually. Johan Cruyff, Neymar, Ferenc Puskas, modric, zlatan, suarez, lewa, the England golden generation, nedved, etc.
Messi life is so heart charming and also lucky but as a fan it is a source of happiness
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm not sure about luck. It was a lot of work for him.
Thankyou So much ❤❤❤❤❤For Everything 🐐
🇦🇷ARGENTINA GANA LA COPA AMERICA 🏆 Canada vs Colombia. 🥉
LM 10 the Magic man with his last Copa America should win will be counting another trophy in his hand ✊
🇦🇷ARGENTINA GANA LA COPA AMERICA 🏆 Canada vs Colombia. 🥉
Leo has Given Beauty to Football
Messi the goat.
2nd to CR7
@@levilarder420 crybaby ronaldo
@@levilarder420 😂😂🤣🤣
@@levilarder420 you Goat can't even score a goal against Georgia
@@masudbillah6196 you mean he didn't score in this entire Euro except for Penalities, bro can't even run fast on the field, he is just standing there
as a ronaldo fan thanks for everything
And as a Messi fan thanks to Ronaldo for everything
@@benjaminmendezz 👍
🇦🇷ARGENTINA GANA LA COPA AMERICA 🏆 Canada vs Colombia. 🥉
Ronaldo is NOT the GOAT 🫵🏻
I know you from Indonesia don't you...and for everything about what's???...
Thank you Messi for showing us that football can be magical
MESSI IS VERY VERYY SMART MANN, AFTER WATCHING HIS RECENT INTERVIEWS AND THIS INTERVIEW I AM PRETTY SURE HE WILL MOST LIKELY PLAY THE NEXT WORLDCUP AND RETIRE FROM ALL CLUBS AND NATIONAL TEAM AFTER THAT WORLDCUP
Two years is a long way away. Don’t think he’ll be up to it playing in the MLS. The drop off from a world cup is too high in terms of quality. He’s better off bowing out after the final on a high like Di Maria.
@@1972dsrai but he can be a super sub I rather see him take a risk with 2 wc trophy in cabinet right before retirement and Argentina team is so strong! Even Messi can play as a midfielder his vision and playmaking doesn’t age, I don’t want to see Messi retire that is the main thing for me 😢 we literally grew up watching him in his younger days to his prime to now his last stage 🐐 I went from a baby- to a kid - to now an adult that’s how insane Messi’s longevity is
This man got me into football THE G.O.A.T 🐐
Wait after you win another World Cup in 2026.. for sure you gonna Lionel 🇦🇷🇦🇷💪💪♥️♥️Vamos Argentina ♥️♥️
Just stop bro
Bro is pressed @@axesus6966
Yes Let's win again.
That would be crazy man 😅
Let's end on a positive note -
1. There's nothing left to prove. What - Pele's record?
2. Even if they win, Messi's influence is not the same as until 2022. MLS, age and motivation are taking a toll.
3. If they lose, especially early - it is a toxic end. Why go there?
4. The team is good enough to be fighting in their own terms, the world definitely made everything about Messi and Ronaldo for the last 17 years.
The best to ever do it🐐
MARADONA AS WELL🇦🇷‼️🏆🏆
Well, thanks a million GOAT and may you enjoy your life after retiring from National Team.
Growing up, still a ton of respect to Ronaldo but Messi was the reason I got into soccer and kept playing. Watching him at Barca and become the best. Once he retires, it’ll be weird not seeing him play at all.
on behalf of everyone else Thank you Leo. You have not just made the Argentinian people proud but you have also made the whole world proud. You have been nothing but a professional on and off the pitch.
as a cr7 fan it was a huge rivarly thank you messi the goat
as a messi fan cristiano is much better, but ronaldo 🤝 messi
Shut up ur not a messi fan @@Quipie
You are just lying. I have seen you on many and many channels. You are a certified Ronaldo fan.@@Quipie
@@Quipieu have a rapenaldo pic lol
@@Quipieas a football fan..football finished Ronaldo and Messi the goat finished football🙏
The most complete football player of all time.
MARADONA AS WELL🇦🇷🫵🏻
his career? sure. in terms of footballing? hell no 🤣CR7 is clear of frionel pepsi when it comes to speed, skills, finishing, shooting, headers and much more 🤷♂
@@hiworldds severe itching? Go buy some ointment
No I'm not ready for this
First John Cena and now Messi 😢
My 2 Goats are about to retire at the same time 😓
Messi hasn’t retired and don’t put him at same sentence as that wrestler he sold his soul to Hollywood not long ago! Younger him would be disappointed I know that for sure, And he manipulate kids to follow him on that road, I liked him before and was a fan but not anymore, he does anything for money and relevancy but I’m not forcing you not to follow him but I didn’t like you put him and fake wrestling in the same place as Messi and football. Back to Messi now, he hasn’t even closed the door on WC 26, personally I have always said if he wins Copa he will play World Cup 26 and that will be his last tournament or maybe end of everything cuz he isn’t getting younger
@@messii648cena had nothing left to prove he done everything never in trouble over 500 wishes punk walked out stone cold beat up his wife rock left in his prime orton did drugs compared to everyone else cena is the goat never done anything wrong
@@messii648fake wrestling football is wwe mate diving crying like girls it embarrassing 😂😂😂 where the men
@@andrewwright4195 ok he is one of the goats in Wwe, he has been the face for 15 years! But outside for example at Hollywood we see a glimpse of the real person not the character or persona in wwe if you know what I mean, we see also what things he accepts to do that I don’t like, example dress up like a girl, being naked on stage infront of the world, that’s shows his real colors. Don’t know if wwe wants that for their “ Goat” Also why bring Cena when this is about Messi? As goat status Globally he shouldn’t even be mentioned infront of Messi, he is a real person on and off the field and don’t play a silly character like two faced. Look at the end of the day you can support him if you want I respect that but I don’t want to support him like I used to do. You right cena barely does anything wrong like the others they are worse but still his actions lately I don’t like it.
@@messii648 he seem very humble guy always giving people advice and works very hard if he wants go naked that up to him that his personal life I respect what he done for kids and make a wish people more than anyone in history if you don't like him anymore cool messi and cena stone cold gerrard is people I like in things I like in football has turned into little girls who dive whenever they can and can't accept criticism I started watching since 95
Love you Messi!
As a Ronaldo Fan i really love Messi and i respect him so much. The day he retires i will be so sad
Ronaldo and messi era coming to an end ! The world is not prepared for this! They both have conquered football and made history.There will never be another like this Two GOAT!!🐐
One GOAT. The other GREAT ❤
Because of him i fell in love with futbol. I don’t know if i’ll still watch games when he’s not playing. Futbol without him is so empty.
I want to see him at finalissma please dominate Europe again ❤❤❤❤ america is the football team to die hard support
This could be Messi’s last goal for Argentina in a major tournament 😔
He’s better off bowing out on a high like Di Maria. Don’t do what CR7 did with people questioning why you’re still playing at that level. Thats why he’s playing in the MLS tbf where he’s not pushed every game and can still look good.
and he didnt even touch the ball LMFAO
Don't retire now , we want to see you on the 26 world cup for one last time
Please no retirement
He needs to call it a day after the final. Better to bow out on a high like Di Maria. Playing in the MLS won’t help him prepare for 2026. He’s not the player he was at Barca any more. Time catches up with us all eventually.
I wish he could continue forever and we have wished this for other great players of the past as well but he is human afterall. It's time we need to accept a beautiful phase of football is coming to an end. Nobody knows how Ronaldo will end it but when it comes to Messi, this is it. All of us will be happy to see him to leave with a trophy. Along with Messi, Di Maria has been the big match player and his contribution for Argentinian football will be remembered forever. Otamendi as well. He has been rock solid in the defense for Argentina and for Man City during his prime. Messi will play for 1 or 2 season for Inter Miami and an illustrous, incredible and glorious career will come to an end.
messi here, since you asked so nicely I will not retire. FUTBOLLLLLLL
He has to bro. He's already done so much for the sport. He needs to live his life beyond Futbol now.
All good things come to an end
It really sucks that the copa america are held so late in asia because it tried to stay up till 4 am and watch it but fell asleep midway😢
It feels so unreal watching a match knowing that you will never see your favourite players on the field playing for their team ever again, especially if they are the players you grew up watching, same thing happened with ozil to me, now messi, ronaldo, all these great people who i grew up with are retiring, it just feels so empty
Maybe this final would be his last match with Argentina, we are not ready for it.
He’s eternal, already, but I wish Lionel could play for much longer, but clearly retirement is in 1-2 year’s tops
I dont want messi to retire as a ronaldo fan
Messi the goat🐐🐐
Him and Dimaria should have retired the same night. I love him to my very core but I know he's at his limits. He should leave the champ and end the chapter. Love you messi! VAMOS ARGENTINA!
my goat the best ever will never see someone like him again ❤
It's okay
Thank You Messi for giving me so much joy over so many years
I'm just excited for the days that'll come when we will see Messi doing english interviews
Messi🐐🐐🐐
Fact is without messi and ronaldo football wont be like the same anymore
No matter the stats,trophies,career achievements
Messi completes ronaldo and ronaldo does the same
Thank you cr7 and leo for an astonishing ride till now.. Forever goats
Ronaldo should be happy being considered at the same level of messi
That smile when saying, last battles! :’)
Messi is The Goat
Jesteś wspaniały Leo
Thanks Messi for everything,watching his highlights is great to watch
Thank you Leo. You really show the world that you are a football legend who everyone love to watch play on the pitch ❤❤.💯💪💪💪
Who is here after Argentina won copa america😊😊
Always my goat
Gracias, GOAT
Good for him and well earned
It will be perfect to say goodbye after winning copa with Argentina
He will probably play the finnalisima if Argentina win the copa America.
Its time. Him and Di Maria going out on a high would be fitting. People can still see him doing it the MLS where he’ll still look world class playing against average teams.
@@VJ29110 if he plays that in 2025,he might play in 2026 wc also
Should play atleast 2026 wc
From the bench maybe but he shouldn’t start for them anymore, time to let the youngsters take their spotlight
Messi will always be remembered,missed and the GOAT
Thanks leo for making me your huge fan And Taught us idea of football
I feel like the sense of importance from this Copa is a lot less than 2021 where the stakes are way higher for him to win it especially leading up to the next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Nevertheless, it’s nice to see him being able to enjoy it for one last time without the pressure of having to win it like the last time around in 2021.
When Messi retires , magic retires !
I wish he could continue forever and we have wished this for other great players of the past as well but he is human afterall. It's time we need to accept a beautiful phase of football is coming to an end. Nobody knows how Ronaldo will end it but when it comes to Messi, this is it. All of us will be happy to see him to leave with a trophy. Along with Messi, Di Maria has been the big match player and his contribution for Argentinian football will be remembered forever. Otamendi as well. He has been rock solid in the defense for Argentina and for Man City during his prime. Messi will play for 1 or 2 season for Inter Miami and an illustrous, incredible and glorious career will come to an end.
Messi is the goat..
I literally started playing Football because of Messi.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
The last battle
MESSI CONTINUES AFTER WE WIN COPA AMERICA 🏆🏆🏆🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷‼️
Seeing him swap jerseys with an absolute unknown player on Canada, i gained a new respect for Messi. You rarely see this with top athletes.
retirement has lost credibility 🐫🐪🐪🐪🐪🐪🐫🐫
Ronaldo in your head rent free kiddo 😂😂
@@erhhsdhh2099 i respect Ronaldo Nazario
@@erhhsdhh2099 9 yr old meatrider calling me kid lmaoo
Factos 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@MrChriiss.. friuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
I’ll do 3 push-ups for every like this comment gets!
Some AI comment lmao…
@@SanBan-pn7vi no ai
I hope Messi stays for another 2 years till the World Cup here in the USA.
Argentinas so you know the whole world is supporting because of the little man here. Vamos Argentina
thank you leo you are the 2nd GOAT and first burger eating dwarf i have witnessed
lol this was funny 😂😂😂.. but I wish I could see the tears in your eyes as you typed this 😂😂😂😂😂😂 what this man has done to you is not nice 😂
I know misstiano penaldo is watching this
@@MrChriiss.. Your idol Messi will be missed for ghosting entire copa America against horrible teams and stealing his teammate goal, robbing wc with dived pens and handballs and robbed last 3 ballon dors, respect to the 2nd greatest player of this generation, Messi.
@@vfamily4396This is why dodo fans is the clown of football comunity😂, so shameless and blind to reality
@@vfamily4396 lol 😂🤣drop address I will send you a box of tissue that’s the least I can do brother😋
He’s got a double chin
More chins than a Chinese phone book maaaatte
The GOAT adds to the collection! 🏆
Messi ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Why, keep on playing and make people laugh at you, Leo.
Only cr7 does that
He ain't pendu 😊
yeah, not sure why he keeps embarrassing himself knowing copa is a joke compared to euros
lol.. Messi has really hurt a lot of people with success 😂😂😂😂 I feel bad for you guys 😂😂😂
@MrChriiss.. Yet cr7 gets the most hatred, that's how good cr7 is, always playing at top level with weaker teams than Messi.
From cr fan, messi is indeed the goat. Point blank.
Thank you for being a joy to watch.
Football will never be the same again😢
There ill always be haters, but i'm just glad to have saw Messi career. The greatest i saw since 1982 when i was 6yo.
Leo❤❤❤Messi
*GOD OF FOOTBALL* ❤❤❤
Difference between him and CR7 is , messi use term WE for the team and other only ME that's why 10 is goat and a legend .
Stop ruining the wholesome video by making unnecessary comparisons. We love Messi and Ronaldo. Stop acting like a child.
The second best player comment of the world really means something respect from a cr7 fan
Proud to have witnessed you Leo.
Both messi and Cristiano have taken football to a different level of expectations now that both careers are coming to a end it will be hard to accept that both GOAT'S won't be playing the beautiful game anymore 😢
Legendary man!👍
Anyone remember how hard messi was trolled by the internet on his retirement announcement after missing a penalty? Every football page on facebook, instagram were at him.
Now I wish to see how these people are feeling seeing messi keep winning one trophy after another.
We are always miss u messi😢😢😢🇦🇷🇦🇷🇧🇩🇧🇩
As a Ronaldo fan, I hope my era fills in the shoes you guys left unlaced. What these 2 did is just un imaginable
That's not gonna happen and you know that.
@@Martin-ri4yl No I don't, cause I am playing semi professional and will make it soon. Just cause you couldn't do it, doesn't mean others can't either
AGUANTE MESSI VAMOS ARGENTINAAAAAAAAAAA
Notice how he's always talking about "We", "Team", "Community" as a collective. A truly humble professional who values and appreciates his teammates and coaches.
And on the other hand, there is Penaldo, a self-absorbed arrogant entitled prick who is obsessed with having the limelight all to himself. He does not let anyone else take free kicks even though he has scored only 1 out of 66 in international games. He is so threatened by Messi's world cup success that he is dying to play in the 2026 World Cup even though his presence will cost the Portuguese team because he is now a washed-up useless burden that his teammates will have to carry.
Bro chill😂 Why so mad😂 u clearly don't know anything about Ronaldo😂
Brother calm down, I'm not a Ronaldo fan but geez can we put aside the GOAT debate for one second?
Brilliant magical messi 🤍 RESPECT
For those that understand Spanish and heard his other interviews, it wqs obvious his voice was cracking, almost as if wants to say goodbye. If he wins the Final, perhaps it would be better to go on top instead of on a lower level, ultimately it is up to him though.
leo plz stay fit till 2026 fifa world cup we want to see you one last time at fifa
Congratz from a Madrid fan! You made me mad so many times😊