Few players know Lionel Messi better than former strike partner Samuel Eto'o, and the FC Barcelona legend has now jokingly backed his former teammate to play until the age of 70.
Eto'o played alongside Messi at Barcelona for five seasons together at the Camp Nou before moving to Inter Milan. The duo formed one of the world's most dangerous partnerships, scoring more than 200 goals during that period and winning no fewer than seven major honours.
Messi has since become the focal point at Barcelona in the former Cameroon international's absence, and despite his contract expiring in the summer of 2021, there is no indication he is planning to leave the club though a new contract is yet to be agreed upon.
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