MLS famous person Lionel Messi needs to observe within the footsteps of Inter Miami’s David Beckham and develop into a membership proprietor after he hangs up his boots.
The 38-year-old Argentina legend, who’s signed with Miami by 2028, mentioned he prefers possession over teaching as his second act.
“I do not see myself as a coach,” the two-time MLS MVP and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner advised Argentine streaming channel Luzu TV in an interview revealed Tuesday.
“I need to have my very own membership, begin from the underside and make it large. With the ability to give youngsters the chance to develop and obtain one thing essential. If I had to decide on, that may enchantment to me extra.”
Messi, who guided Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup championship in 2025, has a future minority possession stake within the MLS membership in his contract.
In Could, he helped long-time former MLS and FC Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez to launch a brand new fourth-division membership Deportivo LSM in Suarez’s native Uruguay.
“I need to thank Luis for giving me this chance, for inviting me to affix him and share this undertaking that he has been engaged on for a few years and that has grown loads,” Messi mentioned on the time, per ESPN Uruguay.
“With the ability to be part of that is an honor. I hope to contribute every part I can to proceed rising this membership and to be by your facet.”
Messi and Miami start the 2026 MLS common season on Feb. 21 at Los Angeles FC.
