Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

Lionel Messi is contemplating his future in football following the loss of his father, Jorge. The 39-year-old Argentine forward is contracted with Inter Miami until 2028. In a touching tribute to his father, Messi expressed uncertainty about continuing his football career: "I don't know how to go on. I used to just play football, and now I'm really not sure if I'll carry on doing it for much longer."

Messi has scored an impressive 921 goals for Barcelona, Paris St-Germain, Inter Miami, and Argentina. Some of his most iconic moments include setting up the 2019 World Cup final and becoming the top scorer in La Liga's history with a hat-trick against Sevilla in 2014. He also broke Barcelona's goalscoring record, previously held by César Rodríguez, by scoring a hat-trick against Granada in 2012.

In addition to his club accomplishments, Messi has had a remarkable international career. He scored four goals for Argentina in the 2021 Copa America final, helping his team win the tournament. Messi was named player of the tournament and set a record for most goals in a World Cup tournament with seven goals. His international achievements, along with his club successes, have solidified his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time.