Argentina star footballer Lionel Messi is currently focused on taking each day as it comes in his career instead of looking at the future.
He is at this stage of his career, and adopts a day-by-day approach, not dwelling on the distant future. His recent triumph of securing an unprecedented 8th Ballon d'Or title brought forth his sentiment of savouring each moment. This victory, achieved after a two-year hiatus, overshadowed the impressive accomplishments of Erling Haaland, the UEFA Player of the Year and treble winner from Manchester City.
Notably, Messi played a pivotal role in Argentina's triumph in the World Cup, breaking a 36-year drought by defeating reigning champions France in the final. The profound joy of this victory resonated through Messi's demeanour at the Paris Ballon d'Or ceremony.
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Despite encountering challenges in replicating his Barcelona success during his stint at PSG, Messi's exceptional performance in the World Cup secured his Ballon d'Or win. Subsequently, he embarked on a fresh chapter by transitioning to Inter Miami, expressing contentment with his new phase of life in the United States.
When questioned about his aspirations for the 2026 World Cup, Messi declined to make any commitments, emphasizing his current focus on living day by day. This stance remains unchanged even with the potential age of 39 during the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
It's worth noting that prior to the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, Messi declared his last match in the World Cup, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to conclude his World Cup journey in such a remarkable fashion.
"I don't know how much longer I'll be going for, but I'm inclined to enjoy it. I've been saying it a lot lately, I want to keep enjoying [it]. I don't how long [I will keep playing], as long as I am fit physically and can compete, I am going to keep doing it. I can't put a number on anything because football changes so much from day to day. I wish it would be for a long time because it is what I know and love to do. So, I wish to keep going," he added.
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