Messi wants to end career at Barcelona

Sports Desk: The Argentinian star came through the ranks at the Catalan club to become the best player in world, winning almost every domestic prize and individual award of offer at the Nou Camp.

At the age of 29, Messi has been linked with a swansong away from Barca - especially given his contract expires at the end of next season - but he has stressed he has no intention of quitting.

'It's what I always wanted and dreamed. I would love to finish my career at Barcelona,' he told Tencent Sports amid reports he is set to sign a bumper three-year extension to his current deal.

For much of his career, Messi has battled with Cristiano Ronaldo for the right to be called the world's best footballer.

Yet, for all their rivalry he is still humble enough to recognise the achievements of the Real Madrid forward - a Champions League and La Liga double winner this season.

'That thing about our rivalry is something more invented by the press than by us,' he said.

'What we want is to do our best every year, to do the best for our teams and what is spoken from outside is not something I give importance to.

'He is a phenomenal player who has many qualities that year after year he improves and that is why he is one of the best in the world.' 

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