Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina ace Lionel Messi has revealed what he would have done hadn’t he made it as a professional footballer. The question was put forward to the 35-year-old, who only recently completed football by winning the only trophy that was missing from his cabinet, and also the most coveted one, the FIFA World Cup.
With seven Ballon d’Or awards, Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the best players in the history of the sport. In addition to the individual honours, which also include three FIFA The Best and as many UEFA Best Player in Europe has also won every significant trophy with club and country.
Lionel Messi gives simple answer on what he would have done of not been a footballer
Notably, Lionel Messi was just 11 years old when he received a diagnosis of growth hormone insufficiency. At the time, his physician estimated that he would not reach a height of more than four feet and seven inches. Messi probably would not have been able to establish himself in the game if Barcelona had not taken a chance on him by agreeing to handle his care.
If the left-footed maestro’s hormone condition hadn’t been cured, he would have been forced to switch careers. When asked what he would have done instead of playing football, the World Cup champion gave a heartfelt answer. The PSG superstar told Bolavip that he had never thought about pursuing a career in anything other than the sport. He told Bolavip:
“That’s a tough one. When I was young, I dreamt to be a football player and had nothing else on my mind.”
Lionel Messi is approaching the twilight of his spectacular career, but he won’t look back with regret. However, one incident might just hurt the ‘La Pulga’, when in 2021, he regrettably had to put an end to his 21-year relationship with Barcelona. Due to their inability to continue bearing his wages because of the FFP regulations, the Blaugrana were forced to let their all-time topscorer leave.
The Argentine joined PSG on a free transfer and signed a two-year contract. Contrary to his reputation at Barcelona, Lionel Messi has had trouble winning the allegiance of the entire Les Parisiens fan base. As a result, many supporters oppose giving the newly crowned world champions a contract extension to him as his current deal runs out in the summer with the Ligue 1 giants.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Messi is also considering leaving the club. Several potential suitors are lining up to recruit sign the PSG forward, so if he decides to leave Paris, he won’t be short on options. Barcelona wants to re-sign him, but their financial limitations may prove to be a barrier.
The Saudi Premier League side Al-Hilal has also made a €400 million a year offer to the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. According to The Independent, Inter Miami of Major League Soccer is ready to offer Lionel Messi a share of the club in exchange for his services.