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  "id": 697703,
  "title": "Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/messis-most-iconic-moments-as-he-ponders-retirement-697703",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T20:32:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c74x9zd83vlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\"\n\nMessi 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.\n\nIn 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.",
  "summary": "As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.",
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        "title": "Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement",
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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."
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