LEGEND Xavi backs Barcelona captain Lionel Messi to play until he is 39 years old

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Barcelona legend Xavi believes Lionel Messi will play into his late 30s.

The Barcelona captain, who is a six-time Ballon d’Or winner, is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Both Xavi and Messi enjoyed huge success together at the Nou Camp, winning seven LaLiga titles and four Champions League trophies, before the Spaniard left for Qatari club Al Sadd in 2015.

Despite turning 33 in June, Messi has shown no sign of slowing down with 24 goals this season – and Xavi reckons his former teammate has plenty left in the tank.

In an Instagram Live Story with ex-Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o, he said: “He’s still got five or seven very good years left in him.

“He takes good care of himself and he can keep playing until he’s 37, 38 or 39. He’ll play at the [2022] Qatar World Cup, I’m sure.”
2Lionel Messi is a six-time Ballon d’Or winner

Xavi, who now manages Al Sadd, revealed he held talks with Barcelona chiefs over becoming their new boss before Quique Setien replaced Ernesto Valverde in January.

He said: “In January, it wasn’t the right moment.

“I had conversations with Eric Abidal [Barcelona sporting director] and Oscar Grau [Barcelona chief executive] and a big offer, but it wasn’t the right moment.

“I need a bit more experience. Coaching Barcelona is my dream. I’d like to do it one day. I’ve said that many times.”

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