Overview
- Speaking at the America Business Forum, he said legacy and retirement are not a current focus, outlined growing business pursuits, and accepted Miami’s ceremonial key.
- He described winning the World Cup as the ultimate achievement, comparing the emotion to the birth of his children.
- He said he expects the 2026 tournament to be extraordinary but kept his participation undecided, stressing a day‑to‑day assessment of fitness and feelings.
- His comments came as Cristiano Ronaldo, in a Piers Morgan interview, downplayed the singular significance of Argentina’s 2022 triumph.
- Inter Miami reported a stadium canopy milestone near Miami International Airport as Messi, under contract through 2028, heads into Saturday’s win‑or‑else Game 3 vs. Nashville after a 29‑goal, 19‑assist regular season.