In clear words, Lionel Messi announced that he will not pursue a coaching career after retiring from football.
Football players usually engage in coaching after retirement, or administrative work, and some go to work in the media.
As for Messi, coaching is not an option for him after retirement, no matter how tempting it is, and he confirmed that he “does not like” this profession.
In his interview with the famous journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Barcelona legend said, “I do not know what I will do after retiring from football permanently, but all I know is that I will not become a coach, I do not like the coaching profession.”
As for participating in the 2026 World Cup, Messi continued to be vague in this regard and was satisfied with saying, “There are no clear things now.”
He concluded, “I do not have a clear date for retiring permanently, and I have not made my decision about participating in the World Cup or retiring before it.”
