"Honestly, it's difficult," he began."
"First, because you see that you've dedicated your entire professional life to football, that the people around you are starting to leave, and you realise that your own time will also come soon," he said."
"We were always in harmony on and off the field and shared a lot, even with our families. So it's a loss of friends, both on and off the field. "And of course, these are also difficult times for them, because leaving behind someth"
Messi confirmed his contract renewal with Inter Miami until 2028, committing to Major League Soccer for the foreseeable future. He reflected on the retirements of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, two closest companions from his Barcelona years. The three formed the backbone of Barcelona during the club's dominant era under Pep Guardiola and beyond. Messi described the retirements as emotionally difficult and said seeing teammates leave highlights the finite nature of a football career. He emphasized close off-field bonds, including shared time with families, and noted that reunions in Miami now coincide with divergent career paths.
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