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Why Did Lionel Messi Retire From Argentina? Football Star Cites World Cup Loss And Father's Death

Lionel Messi has retired from international football, ending a 21-year career with Argentina marked by a World Cup win, personal loss, and a legacy as the nation's top scorer.

International Business Times UK

Is Lionel Messi a Potterhead? The Harry Potter Pen He Used To Write His Emotional 'Goodbye' Message

Lionel Messi's retirement announcement featured a Harry Potter-themed pen, sparking curiosity about his fandom. While his wife is a known Potterhead, Messi's own interest remains speculative.

International Business Times UK

'It hurts!' Lionel Messi retires from international football

Lionel Messi is hanging up his boots on the international stage after a glittering 20-year career.

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Lionel Messi retirement: How Argentina’s most painful era became his greatest legacy

Lionel Messi has retired from international football after a 21-year journey with Argentina. He leaves as the nation's record appearance-maker and leading scorer. Messi's career saw early disappointments before major triumphs like the Copa America and World Cup. He adapted his game to remain influential for Argentina at an older…

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Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After Heartbreaking World Cup Defeat: 'I Have Nothing Left To Give'

Lionel Messi retires from international football after Argentina's World Cup defeat and his father's death, ending a 20-year career with the national team as its top scorer and most-capped player.

International Business Times UK

After Argentina Farewell, When Will Lionel Messi Retire From Inter Miami?

The soccer legend is still at peak form for the South Florida side.

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Lionel Messi Hints at Uncertain Future in Emotional Retirement From International Soccer

The world’s greatest player has taken his final bow on the global stage.

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Argentina great Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player to consider his future.

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Lionel Messi Keeps Mixing Business With Pleasure—It’s No Longer a Smart Choice

New manager Kily González will need to turn things around for an increasingly-dysfunctional Inter Miami, but is he right for the job?

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Handed Punishment After Inter Miami’s Heated Brawl With Philadelphia Union

The MLS Disciplinary Committee came to a decision on Friday regarding the heated tensions that occurred between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Four Key Takeaways From Inter Miami’s Heated Duel With Philadelphia Union

Lionel Messi scored his 13th goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough for Inter Miami to claim all three points.

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Lionel Messi scores emotional first goal since father Jorge Messi's death

Lionel Messi delivered an emotional performance, scoring his first goal for Inter Miami since the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Against the Philadelphia Union, Messi's goal was a poignant reminder of his father's profound influence on his career. Despite the emotional moment, the match ended in a 2-2 draw,…

The Economic Times

Grief, a Missed Penalty, and a Rout: Messi's Return Goes Wrong in Nashville

Messi's first start since his father's death ended in a missed penalty, a yellow card, and a 4-1 loss at Nashville that dropped Miami further off the pace.

Latin Times

Will Lionel Messi Start in Inter Miami’s Pivotal Clash vs. Nashville SC?

The Herons have a chance to take over the Supporters’ Shield lead on Saturday.

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Inter Miami Boss Issues Public Plea As Lionel Messi Returns After Father’s Death

The Argentine returned to a standing ovation at the Nu Stadium on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Four Key Takeaways From Inter Miami’s Dire Leagues Cup Campaign

The Herons must refocus on other competitions after failing to perform to their usual levels.

Euronews

'I really doubt I'll carry on': Messi sees end of football career in farewell to his father

The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Return After Father’s Death Inspires Emotional Outpouring

Inter Miami look ahead to Saturday’s top of the table clash with Nashville SC.

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Inter Miami vs León: Is Lionel Messi hinting at quitting football? Here’s what he said

In a heartfelt moment after winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi remembered his father, Jorge, who died at the age of sixty-eight. Messi articulated the emotional challenge of guiding Argentina to the championship, expressing second thoughts about his soccer career. The outpouring of support from fans and peers for the…

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Quote of the day by Lionel Messi, 'I don't know what I'm going to do without you; I don't know how to go on. All I ever did was play soccer, and now I have serious doubts about whether I'll keep doing it for much longer. You were by my side from the very beginning, and we were so close to the end' pays timeless emotional tribute to father Jorge Messi, shows love, respect for parenting, family, reveals deepest bond behind his football journey

Lionel Messi Quote is emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi. The iconic statement offers a touching look at the family bond behind his legendary football career. Messi reflects on the profound loss of the man who supported him from the very beginning, sharing heartfelt doubts about how life…

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Cristiano Ronaldo Puts Aside Rivalry to Support Lionel Messi After His Father’s Death

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner offered a heartfelt message to Messi.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi gives major retirement hint as he mourns father’s death

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Latin Times

Lionel Messi Says Goodbye to His Father in Heartbreaking Post and Questions His Future in Soccer

Lionel Messi has said goodbye to his father, Jorge Messi, in an intensely personal message that reveals how his father's deteriorating health affected him during the 2026 World Cup and, for the first time, raises serious questions about whether the Argentine superstar wants to continue playing soccer.

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Contemplates Sudden Retirement in Heartfelt Tribute to Late Father

Messi cast the 2026 World Cup in a new, haunting light in a revealing open letter.

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