Lionel Messi will turn 33 on June 24.
It's at that age when many footballers begin to make plans to retire, but that doesn't seem the case for the Argentine.
Although he hasn't confirmed whether he'll stay at Barcelona long term, he has indicated that his career isn't coming to an end just yet.
There are doubts over how long Messi will want to keep playing for a club like Barcelona, where the demands are at their highest all the time.
Over in Italy, Cristiano Ronaldo has proved his longevity at the top.
The Portuguese international will be 37 by the time his contract at Juventus expires in June 2022 and, given his commitment to keeping in peak condition, you'd imagine that he could play for a while longer after that.
It's unknown how long Messi will want to or even be able to carry on playing at the highest level, although his performances in recent seasons suggest that it could be a while yet.
Instead of staying at one of the top clubs in Europe, the Argentine could decide to wind down in a league like MLS, where his body wouldn't have as much strain.
In any case, every football fan will be hoping he can continue playing like he is currently until he reaches the ages of 36 or 37.
AryanoRiGInal
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seriously. he is the top scorer and assist provider in laliga and you say that he isnt in peak condition. what were you thinking @autty while writing this article. dont talk about his retirement when he is neuther slowing down in stats or talking about retirement
j1collins
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Even in his 40's he would still win more Golden balls more Golden shoes and more Ballon d'Or he's a PURE GOAT
TheophilusJr
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Even if Ronaldo played up to 50, he will never win as many Ballon D'Or awards as Messi has.
Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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Messi fans to AFπππππ
Mzengele
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Total nonsense.. u cannot compare a goat with a cow ..hope u get wat am saying
Baaba6x
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One has 6 packs the other has 6 balon d'ors and golden boots
SINGAM23
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Perhaps, this article is the most saddest thing to swallow by Messi Fans π