Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Messi Prefers Club Ownership Over Coaching After Retirement
Lionel Messi, the famous football player, has said he doesn't want to be a coach when he retires.
Instead, he wants to own his own football club.
He wants to start a small club and help it grow big, giving young players a chance to develop.
Messi is currently playing for Inter Miami in the USA and has a deal to become a part-owner of the team in the future.
He also helped his friend Luis Suarez start a new club in Uruguay.
Messi thinks owning a club would be more interesting than coaching.
He will keep playing until at least 2028.
Lionel Messi prefers club ownership over coaching after his playing career ends.
He wants to start a club from the bottom and help it grow, providing opportunities for young players.
Messi has a future minority ownership stake in Inter Miami as part of his contract.
He recently helped his former teammate Luis Suarez launch a new club in Uruguay.
Messi is currently 38 years old and plays for Inter Miami, with his contract extending through 2028.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, 38-year-old football legend and current Inter Miami player
- What
- Messi's future plans after retirement, preferring club ownership over coaching
- When
- Interview recorded in December, aired on Tuesday; 2026 MLS season starts February 21
- Where
- Interview with Argentine streaming channel Luzu TV; Messi currently plays for Inter Miami in the MLS
- Why
- Messi has a preference for club ownership to grow a team from the bottom and provide opportunities for young players
- Age
- 38
- Current Team
- Inter Miami
- Contract Duration
- Through 2028
- Ownership Stake
- Future minority ownership in Inter Miami
- Recent Achievement
- Guided Inter Miami to MLS Cup championship in 2025
- Other Involvement
- Minority owner in Uruguay's Deportivo LSM
- Interview Source
- Luzu TV streaming channel
- Next Season Start
- February 21, 2026
