The 2024 season of Lionel Messi with the Inter Miami It came to an end and it did so much sooner than expected after a regular round in which the team led by Gerardo Martino seemed on track to fight for the title. Now, with the painful disappointment behind him, what’s next for the Argentine in the United States?
Everything seems to indicate that 2025 will be quite busy for the “Flea” and a 2026 with another World Cup has not been completely ruled out.
As far as retirement is concerned, it does not seem just around the corner, although it is much closer than many could imagine.
The star is in the final stages of his legendary career. Messi is under contract with Inter Miami until next season and will turn 38 next June. Although the World Cup scenario in North America is still on the table, the “10” has not committed at all to being part of the tournament.
Injuries, fatigue and even a big surprise were part of the 2024 harvest for Messi and will probably also be the order of the day in 2025 and even 2026.
“A season ended in which we continued to grow as a team. Although we achieved some goals, we wanted more,” the veteran wrote in a post on his Instagram account. “Thank you to all the people who joined us and supported us. Now we are going to prepare to come stronger in the next season,” he added.
Some uncertainty
The elimination of Messi and Inter Miami in the first round of the playoffs last Saturday may be among the biggest surprises in the history of the MLS and without a doubt it was a very bitter way to conclude the Argentine’s first full fight in the United States.
Messi’s status as one of the greatest footballers of all time will not be changed by Inter Miami’s early elimination this season, but not being able to capitalize on a historic campaign with the MLS title is undoubtedly a tough blow for him. , Inter Miami, the league and its allies, such as Apple TV.
