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Messi: I still want to play in Argentina before I retire

The forward is close to overtaking Gabriel Batistuta as Argentina's record goal scorer but would trade that accolade for a title with his national team.

Barcelona ace Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to play domestic soccer in Argentina before he retires.

The Ballon d’Or winner has said on several occasions that he will not play for any European team other than Barca, but admitted that returning the country of his birth remains in his plans.

“It's something that I would still like to do. I don't know when, but it's a possibility,” the former Newell's Old Boys youth told El Grafico when asked about the chance to return to Argentina.