FORCA BARCA: Messi admits his retirement is approaching, 'Time flies.' 😣

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Messi: Retirement is approaching but Barca should have no exit fears

He told reporters at a star-studded Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris: "I'm aware of how old I am.

"And I enjoy these moments so much because I know that retirement is approaching. Time flies.

"I'm now 32, though, and will be 33 at the end of the season, so, as I said, everything depends on how I feel physically.

"Right now I feel better than ever on a physical and a personal level, and I hope I can go on for a lot longer."

Messi's mum: Who more than Leo would want to win a World Cup, a Copa America?

"I am super happy, we didn't expect this prize. We thought the fifth had been his last. It's a beautiful surprise."

Former player Petit: I experienced racism in the Barca locker room

The French midfielder during the 2000-01 season already warned that "it may be shocking", in relation to what he was going to say.

He added, "it was occasionally although with some players quite frequently."

Ter Stegen, Griezmann & De Jong miss Barca training with club's permission

Youngsters Inaki Pena, Ronald Araujo, Riqui Puig, Alex Collado, Kike Saverio, Carles Perez and Ansu Fati were all involved with the firm team.

Spanish Supercup schedules confirmed as El Clasico could play on 2020 Jan 9th

Messi celebrates with fellow Barca stars as Barcelona look to hand him new deal

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Klopp: I've already said 500,000 times that Messi is the best player I've seen

"Leo Messi, I've said it probably 500,000 in my life, is probably the best player I've seen in my whole life. When I was very young I saw Pelé and Beckenbauer, then Maradona and now I see Messi. 

"I do not know how they played all the others, sure to be excellent, but Leo is now the best and has been deserved winner six times and Cristiano five.”

Guardiola's father: He could return to Barcelona

Guardiola was awarded the coach of the year prize by the Catalan FA. His father Valenti Guardiola was present to collect the trophy, inevitably being asked about whether his son would ever return to Barcelona.

"It could be a yes, that he returns to Barcelona, but it would be to coach," he responded.

Pique: My priorities are football, football, football

The defender was named the best player of the year and attended the event at the old Estrella Damm factory despite not being expected to attend in person.

"I'm very proud to be here, I want to thank my friends and the club," he explained.

"Football, football, football, those are my priorities."

Puig: As Iniesta and Xavi did, I have to wait for opportunity

Puig insisted on staying at Barcelona and not going out on loan. He thinks in Blaugrana, it's in his DNA, and he sees himself reflected in Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, club legends.

"My reference points are Xavi and Iniesta. They had patience and conscience. I have to wait to have the opportunity."

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There can simply be no denying that the final month of 2019 will be a decisive one for Barcelona's future this season and beyond.

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It seems like no expiration date on Messi's brilliance

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Messi may have settled the argument with Ronaldo over who is the GOAT

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STAT

Messi has scored 9 goals and made 5 assists in 9 games in La Liga 19/20. Can the Goat expect another Ballon d'Or next year?

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