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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>All-time great about to turn 37</li><li>No retirement date set as yet</li><li>Intends to remain in football</li></ul>

Lionel Messi the manager? Inter Miami & Argentina superstar explains big coaching call

<p>The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner boasts <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/way-leading-how-lionel-messi-assistant-coach-argentina-2022-world-cup/blt8d8d77fbae5a1463" target="_blank">vast experience that could be passed on to the next generation</a>. As he prepares to turn 37 on June 24, retirement is something that he needs to start thinking about – even if a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/retirement-date-lionel-messi-argentina-future-julian-alvarez-man-city-forward-world-champions-better-inter-miami-superstar/bltde5a038cb16600f1" target="_blank">hanging up of record-breaking boots remains some way off</a> for now.</p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Messi has been a leader throughout his remarkable career, with the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/got-stuck-nobody-helped-lionel-messi-nervous-first-team-talk-argentina-captain-explained-juan-sebastian-veron/bltd6fc57af22acabd7" target="_blank">captain’s armband currently donned with club and country</a>. He has, however, always been somebody that looks to lead by example, rather than with words. As a result, he cannot see himself <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-clever-role-change-loophole-allowed-lionel-messi-bench-argentina-not-substitute/blt70ddd5ba1972fbda" target="_blank">screaming out instructions from the dugout</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Messi has told <a href="https://www.espn.com.ar/futbol/mundial/nota/_/id/13776106/lionel-messi-no-estoy-preparado-para-dejar-el-futbol " target="_blank"><em>ESPN Argentina</em></a> when asked if management holds any appeal: “I always said that I don't see myself as a coach, I wouldn't like to be, but well, football and life take so many turns that you never know. I still find it difficult. But, yes, something related to football because it is my life, because I love it and like it a lot.”</p>

WHAT MESSI SAID

<p>For now, Messi is focused on adding to his historic collection of major trophies. He has helped <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-mls-mvp-only-clown-disagree-ex-usmnt-star-taylor-twellman-inter-miami-superstar-rewriting-history/blt39d8b7dfad9797ba" target="_blank">dreams of MLS Cup glory to form at Inter Miami</a>, while Argentina are preparing to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-inter-miami-superstar-lionel-messi-limited-game-time-argentina-risk-copa-america-title-defence/bltcc99d375b9af9c94" target="_blank">open the defence of their Copa America crown</a> in a tournament that is due to get underway on June 20.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

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Lionel Messi the manager may never happen, with the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar explaining his long-term coaching plan.