Snubbing Barcelona, Trae Young Finds a New Home for Lionel Messi Away From Inter-Miami

Lionel Messi has been one of the greatest players to ever grace the soccer field, if not the best. That is an argument for fans to make. But he surely does end up making waves wherever he goes.

The same happened when Messi made his way to Inter-Miami. But when asked where Messi should retire, Hawks star point guard Trae Young ended up snubbing both Barcelona and Inter-Miami.

Trae Young gives his two cents on Lionel Messi

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are fresh off a win against the Toronto Raptors. Young, who had a career night, seemed to be in high spirits and also answered as to where Messi should retire.

Trae Young is an avid soccer and Messi fan, as are many other NBA players. Though there hasn’t been any news, you can be sure that Young did make his way to watch Lionel Messi play when he came over to Inter-Miami.

Now at 36 years of age, Messi will be retiring in a year or two, probably. But where do you think he will retire? Well, Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young gave his preference during a press conference. Young said, “I think he should retire in Atlanta. He should come down here in Atlanta and play for the United for one year and Messi would play for us.”

Like Miami, Atlanta also has a soccer club named Atlanta United FC. And even though Trae may have been joking about it, he surely would like for Lionel Messi to retire where he is currently playing.

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Will Messi be retiring soon?

It is a daunting thought to even imagine Lionel Messi retiring from the game. Messi has given the world numerous highlights and memories over the years. And he has also set the bar pretty high for the GOAT debate.

However, as Father Time approaches, Messi will be handing his cleats sooner or later. And where he may retire is still anybody’s guess. However, one can be sure that Messi’s number will be retired in Barcelona at least.

If he gets the same treatment from other clubs is still anybody’s guess. But hopefully, fans get to see another year or two of his gracing the soccer field.

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