{
  "id": 671014,
  "title": "Messi hints at shock retirement after father's death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/messi-hints-at-shock-retirement-after-fathers-death",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T14:08:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1509927/messi-hints-shock-retirement-after-fathers-death"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "BUENOS AIRES: Argentina superstar and inspiration behind his country’s 2022 World Cup victory Lionel Messi said ON Wednesday he has “serious doubts” about continuing to play football for “much longer” after the death of his father Jorge Messi.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}