Lionel Messi announces when he will retire from football

One of the greatest players to ever play the beautiful game of football, Lionel Messi has told everyone who cares to listen when he will be hanging his boots.

The Argentine was speaking in an interview with Big Time when he was asked about when he will retire from football. According to him, when he sees that he is no longer valuable to his team again then that is the time to leave.

He said,

I know that the moment I feel that I am no longer able to perform, that I no longer enjoy [playing] or [can] help my teammates, I will quit. I am very self-critical of myself, I know when I'm good, when I'm bad, when I'm playing well and when I'm playing badly. When I feel it's time to take that step, I'll take it without thinking about age. If I feel good, I'll always try to keep competing because it's what I like and I know how to do.”

However, he said that retirement is not yet on his mind because he is trying to enjoy each day as it comes his way

He added,

"I haven't yet thought of what I'm going to do when I retire. Today I try to enjoy the day-to-day, the moments, without thinking about life after [football]. I am not sure about anything yet, I hope to keep playing for a while longer, which is what I like to do. When the time comes, I will surely find a way to fulfil myself and do what I like, and [find] a new role."

Messi has won 42 trophies which includes ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Reys, four Champions Leagues, a World Cup and a Copa America. He has also won eight Ballon d’Or trophies, three more than his nearest rival Cristiano Ronaldo.