Is Messi considering retirement?

Name: Why Lionel Messi is considering retirement following father's death
Uploaded: 2026-08-12T16:14:11.961Z
Duration: 54 s
Description: BBC Sport's Olly Foster explains why Lionel Messi is unsure that he'll continue playing football for 'much longer' following the death of his father Jorge.

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BBC Sport's Olly Foster explains why Lionel Messi is unsure that he'll continue playing football for 'much longer' following the death of his father Jorge.

Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death

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