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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>Argentine superstar still going strong</li><li>No sign of retirement being on the cards</li><li>Urged to consider move into coaching</li></ul>

Lionel Messi the manager? Inter Miami star told how to make ‘bigger’ MLS impact once hanging up his boots

<p>There is <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">no suggestion that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is considering retirement</a> any time soon. Injuries are being picked up on a more regular basis at 37 years of age, but the Argentine superstar <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">remains a world-class performer when fully fit</a>.</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>He is tied to a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-contract-wages-cristiano-ronaldo/blt11e2d05b108b1895" target="_blank">contract at Inter Miami that includes an option for 2026</a> – which could take him through the next World Cup. There will, however, come a day when he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-stayed-top-coach-reveals-secrets-inter-miami-superstar-success/blt492d5fcefccd63ca" target="_blank">has to walk away from competitive action</a> and make a big decision on what happens next.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Former Manchester United and Brazil star Kleberson, who is currently an assistant coach at MLS side New York City FC, has told <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/soccer/brazilian-star-predicts-future-role-for-lionel-messi-after-he-hangs-up-his-boots/1kh0aha5kyk091ntbocvyfsx0h " target="_blank"><em>DAZN</em></a> of Messi <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-clever-role-change-loophole-allowed-lionel-messi-bench-argentina-not-substitute/blt70ddd5ba1972fbda" target="_blank">potentially moving into the dugout</a>: “The change in the way people see MLS since Messi joined is huge. Everything he brings to the league already as a player from his performances, to viewing figures, to money is unbelievable. As a head coach for an MLS team, I think the impact could be even bigger. Obviously, not all great players become great managers but his chances of success at a team like Miami or someone else are high.”</p>

WHAT KLEBERSON SAID

<p>Messi is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/complete-horsecrap-lionel-messi-injury-saga-branded-embarrassing-inter-miami-called-former-usmnt-star-lack-updates/blt36fdc2b3a3f6d3d0" target="_blank">working his way back from an ankle injury</a> at present, with Inter Miami hoping to have him back for the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-return-date-hidden-inter-miami-team-mates-bad-ankle-injury-usmnt-star-julian-gressel-admission/bltf107afe0248cdfed" target="_blank">business end of a bid for MLS Cup glory</a>. If he can steer clear of serious knocks, then the all-time great should still have a few years left in him yet.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Lionel Messi the manager? Inter Miami star told how to make ‘bigger’ MLS impact once hanging up his boots | Goal.com South Africa

Lionel Messi has been told that he could make an even “bigger” impact in MLS if he moves into management after hanging up his boots.