Overview
- Messi confirmed he has renewed with Inter Miami through the end of 2028, which would take him to age 41.
- He said watching Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets prepare to stop playing has him accepting that his own endpoint is approaching.
- Messi stated he will decide on playing the 2026 World Cup based on feeling fully fit and able to contribute.
- Abdallah Hammad said Messi’s camp sought a four‑month spell in Saudi Arabia during MLS’s break to stay sharp, a claim not independently confirmed by Messi or Saudi officials.
- He highlighted his on‑field understanding with Luis Suárez, describing a recent no‑look back‑heel assist as the product of years playing together.