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Lionel Messi's Barcelona Retirement Hint 'Misinterpreted,' Says Luis Suarez

Barcelona's Luis Suarez believes Lionel Messi's comments about his potential retirement on receiving his sixth Ballon d'Or have been "misinterpreted."

The Argentinian superstar won the prestigious gong for a record sixth time at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, and in his acceptance speech he said "the moment of withdrawal is approaching."

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For many, it was an admission that Messi's playing days could soon come to an end.

However, Suarez has said his Blaugrana team-mate still has plenty left to give, per beIN Sports (h/t Goal's Dejan Kalinic):

"[Messi] amazes me because he is a one-off and is making history.