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The former defender has backed the Argentine to continue shining for many years to comeBarcelona legend Carles Puyol has declared Lionel Messi has the potential to play on until he's at least 38. The Argentina star will turn 33 in June and continues to star in La Liga this season with 14 goals and 12 assists to his name from just 19 appearances. With long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo also still going strong with Juventusat the age of 35, Puyol backed Messi for similar longevity in the game. Editors' Picks"Messi is 32 and a player who takes care of himself like Leo does can play until he's 38," Puyol told Marca."Why are we talking about a Barcelona without Messi when he's here now? What we have to do is try to win as much as possible with him."Messi is contracted at Camp Nou for a further season with speculation of a transfer away surfacing after he hit out at comments from club director Eric Abidal. After winning a record sixth Ballon d'Or in De…