{
  "id": 16166209,
  "title": "‘So humble’ – Fans show their appreciation as Lionel Messi answers how he wants to be remembered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/so-humble-fans-show-their-appreciation-as-lionel-messi-answers-how-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/humble-fans-show-appreciation-lionel-083000636.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer, has expressed his desire to be remembered in a humble and determined manner. Despite his remarkable career, Messi is now 39 years old and it remains uncertain how much longer he will continue playing. Currently under contract with Inter Miami until 2028, he will be in his 40s at that point. Even when he eventually retires, Messi has provided insight into how he wants his legacy to be perceived. Speaking to Fabrizio Romano, he said: \"A great athlete who always fought to achieve his goals and dreams.\" He acknowledged that sometimes he succeeded in achieving what he wanted, while other times he did not, but he never ceased to strive for victory. This quote has resonated with fans, who have praised Messi as a 'humble' player and bestowed upon him the title of the GOAT. Fans have lauded his mindset, emphasizing that it goes beyond trophies and extends to his unwavering determination. Many have highlighted his ability to never give up, even when faced with failure. Messi's humility and dedication have set him apart as the greatest athlete of his generation.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi’s playing career has been remarkable but at 39, it remains to be seen how long the Argentine has left. Messi has already retired from international football, playing the final game for his country earlier in October.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/indycar-to-return-to-europe-with-barcelona-race-in-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-23T13:30:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}