Lionel Messi is on the verge of launching a “next-generation” hydration drink in the summer of 2024, as he continues to make plans for life after football.
The Argentine football icon, who is at the twilight of his stellar career, is seamlessly heading into the business world, as he has partnered with Mark Anthony Brands to produce a hydration drink.
Messi, who has in the past shared that he is not fascinated about becoming a football manager, is excited about the project, as he hasn’t done anything similar to it in the past.
Lionel Messi delighted over venturing into the production of hydration drink
Speaking in a presser, the 36-year-old said: “I’m so excited about this, I’m invested as an owner. I’ve never done anything like this before.”
This definitely is a massive step in the life of Messi, and as earlier indicated, this could be an area he could focus on when he retires from the beautiful game of football.
Lionel Messi uploaded a video on his Instagram page where he was seen walking through the manufacturing facility where the hydration drink is being produced and talking with various executives as they all anticipate the release of the product.
The Inter Miami attacker captioned the post which he shared on Instagram with the following words: “We’ve been hard at work preparing for the launch of our new hydration drink, because hydration is so important for everyone, and we want to make sure we get it right.
“We’ve just returned from the facility where we checked in on our progress, and learned exactly how my next-generation hydration drink is being made.”
The hydration drink is yet to be named, however, he was seen alongside his wife Antonela Roccuzzo inspecting the facility that will be used in the production.
Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi will return to action on Sunday, May 5, 2024, when Inter Miami takes on the New York Red Bulls at the Chase Stadium.
The Herons sit at the summit of the Eastern Conference with 21 points from 11 matches played, winning 6 matches, drawing 3, and 2 defeats.
Messi has been quaking this campaign, as he aims to guide Inter Miami to success this season.
Lionel Messi has scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists in 10 appearances across all competitions.
The former Paris Saint Germain man has led the club to 1 success thus far, as he propelled the Miami-based club to their first major trophy in August 2023, winning the Leagues Cup, after defeating Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
Messi will be battling for top honors this season, alongside top stars like; Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
Interestingly, these stars, who also played together at Barcelona, have been wonderful this season, with fans of Inter Miami delighted to have them in their fold.
Anyway, Lionel Messi has scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists in 24 appearances for the Herons across all competitions, since his arrival in July 2023.
