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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Argentina captain Lionel Messi has admitted that he is approaching the end of his career as a professional footballer.<\/p>\n

Messi is currently the player that has won the most trophies in football history.<\/p>\n

The Inter Miami forward is at the tail end of his illustrious football career.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Marca on Thursday, the 37-year-old, who has won 45 trophies in his career so far, also insisted that Argentina and Barcelona are his home.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe end is near and I\u2019m enjoying and valuing every moment as maximum as possible,\u201d Messi said.<\/p>\n

Argentina and Barcelona are my home. Today I am also in a place where I feel very happy, a new stage in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Messi, who won the last editions of both the FIFA World Cup and the Copa America, has played for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in the past.<\/p>\n

He has won eight Ballon d\u2019Or awards.<\/p>\n

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