Overview
- In a Luzu TV interview, Lionel Messi said he does not see himself as a coach and that owning and growing a club from the ground up is the path that appeals to him most.
- He has already moved in that direction by partnering with Luis Suárez on Uruguay’s Deportivo LSM, which counts over 3,000 members, and by launching the under‑16 Messi Cup in Miami won by River Plate.
- Messi remains an active player after signing an Inter Miami extension through 2028, with the 2026 MLS season set to start for Miami on Feb. 21 at LAFC.
- His comments follow a standout 2025 in which he led Inter Miami to MLS Cup, scored 29 regular‑season goals, and became the first player to win back‑to‑back MLS MVP awards.
- Messi also spoke about his private life, saying he values solitude, confirmed he underwent therapy during his Barcelona years, and noted he has not adopted AI tools such as ChatGPT and is wary of social media narratives.