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Messi concealed retirement plans for weeks
Argentine star Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after his national team’s loss in the 2026 World Cup final to Spain with a score of 1-0. The announcement was postponed due to the passing of his father in August 2026. He clarified that the decision to retire had been settled since July, and that his father’s death dealt the final blow to his motivation to continue. He also explained that he separated the loss from the decision-making process, handling it calmly and thoughtfully after a professional career spanning over two decades.
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