Many fans sighed when Lionel Messi talked about retiring during an interview with the Argentine press.

The truth is that I haven’t really thought about it yet; instead, I try to appreciate each day for what it is without going crazy. Lionel Messi said, “I still don’t have anything clear, I hope to continue playing for a while longer, that’s what I like,” in an interview with MBC’s Big Time Podcast.

Messi began to discuss and elucidate on the sensitive topic of retiring from the game. Though no one likes to acknowledge it, it will surely pass in due course. The best football player cannot possibly play the game their entire lives due to biological limitations. But he wants to play alongside Messi for as long as possible to further his career.

Messi, who is 37 years old, is still not considering retiring.

“I know that the moment I felt like I was no longer able to perform, that I no longer had any results, that I couldn’t help my colleagues,” he said, stopping short of concluding his sentence.

Messi is also aware of when to give up: “I’m a pretty harsh critic of myself. I’m conscious of my advantages and disadvantages, as well as my good and bad performances. When I think it’s time to make a move, I act without taking my age into account. Since playing is something I enjoy and am good at, I’ll always try to keep doing it if I’m feeling well,” he stated.

A hamstring injury kept Messi from traveling to Argentina to recover. Instead, he chose to rest in Miami. A few days ago, Coach Tata Martino mentioned his student’s condition, stating, “This will be an important week to see his progress.” In the unlikely event that nothing unusual happens, he should shortly return to his usual work routine.