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Is Messi nearing retirement? Star opens up on future

The Argentina captain shares an emotional tribute following his father Jorge’s death

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View of security personnel at the entrance of El Prado cemetery on the outskirts of Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina, on August 9, 2026, where the funeral of Argentina's football star Lionel Messi's father will take place.

Messi returns but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup

Messi flies back for do-or-die clash but Leon rally to dump Miami out of Cup

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) stands on the field during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Club León, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Miami.

Ronaldo sends support to Messi after father’s death

The 41-year-old left a message of support beneath Messi’s tribute to his late father

Nothing but respect between two of football's greatest ever players

Nadal leads tributes following death of Messi’s father

Jorge died at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, following a long illness

Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport after the death of his father Jorge Messi in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on August 8, 2026.

Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68

Newell’s Old Boys mourn pivotal figure who guided son from Rosario to Barcelona

Jorge Messi with his son, Lionel Messi.

Did suicide bomber target Messi, Ronaldo at World Cup?

The United States co-hosted the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

Messi returns after World Cup heartbreak in Miami draw

The Argentine captain came off the bench in the 53rd minute

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Columbus Crew at Nu Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

Is Lionel Messi’s retirement taking shape?

At 39, Argentine star defied expectations with a fine show at the FIFA World Cup

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi

MLS allows Messi to skip All-Star Game after World Cup

The Inter Miami superstar had faced a one-game suspension last year

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts after the 0-1 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Why Lionel Messi could miss the MLS All-Star Game

Argentina fell short of defending their World Cup crown after losing 1-0 to Spain

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks dejected during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Is Messi's photo with baby Lamine Yamal real?

Viral Messi bathing baby Yamal image traced to 2006 UNICEF fundraising shoot

Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal

World Cup final preview: Can Spain dethrone Argentina

After just over five weeks the 2026 World Cup has reached its climax

The Final July 19 visual with the crests of Spain and Argentina is displayed against the Manhattan skyline during the FIFA Drone show in New York/New Jersey at Liberty State Park

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