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Messi retirement: Will he play for Inter Miami again?

The Argentine sent shockwaves on Monday when he announced his retirement

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Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after losing during the trophy ceremony at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

Lionel Messi’s greatest trophy is not the World Cup

Why the love of his teammates eclipses every medal Messi ever won

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's second goal with teammates Julian Alvarez #9 and Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Why Messi’s legacy extends beyond football

Argentine icon is a larger-than-life role model who has been an inspiration to many

Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022.

Race to 1,000 Goals: Can Messi overtake Ronaldo?

Messi’s four-goal show for Miami moved him to 927 career goals in 1,171 appearances

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Messi scores emotional first goal since father’s death

Messi’s father and longtime representative died aged 68 in Rosario on August 8

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF talks to Yannick Bright #42 of Inter Miami CF after the first goal against the Philadelphia Union in the first half at Subaru Park on August 19, 2026 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Kerala’s Messi dream turns into a political mess

A preliminary report has flagged possible lapses in the pursuit of the Argentina event

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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

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.

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