Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Summary
Lionel Messi will play his last match for Argentina in a friendly game against Benin, marking the end of his international career. He will continue his club career with Inter Miami and is planning to stay involved in football as an owner of several clubs, including Spanish teams UE Cornella and CD Eldense.Key Facts
- Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on August 31, after playing 208 matches.
- He played his final match for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires.
- Messi’s club contract with Inter Miami lasts until the end of 2028, with annual reviews for renewal.
- He bought UE Cornella, a fifth-tier Spanish club, as a youth player development center.
- Messi became the owner of CD Eldense, a second-division Spanish club, pending official approval.
- He plans to be an active owner, involved in all aspects of running his clubs.
- Messi and Luis Suarez founded Deportivo LSM in Uruguay, which advanced to the third division in its first season.
- As part of his Inter Miami contract, Messi will have shares in the club after retiring from playing.
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