Lionel Messi, the Argentine football player, suggested he may retire on Wednesday. This statement came shortly before he participated in Inter Miami's match against Leon, where the team suffered a defeat.
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Lionel Messi hints at retirement before playing in Inter Miami's loss to Leon
Lionel Messi indicated a potential retirement on August 13, 2026, prior to playing in a match for Inter Miami against Leon. The team lost the match.
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