Lionel Messi reflects on retirement amid father's death and career highlights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Lionel Messi is contemplating his future in football after the recent death of his father, Jorge. The 39-year-old forward, currently with Inter Miami until 2028, expressed uncertainty about continuing his career, stating, "I don't know how to carry on." Throughout his illustrious career, Messi has scored 921 goals for club and country. BBC Sport highlighted several iconic moments, including his breathtaking solo goal against Getafe in 2007 and his remarkable performances in Champions League finals and key matches.
- •Messi is 39 and considering retirement after his father's passing.
- •He has scored a collective 921 goals throughout his career.
- •Memorable moments include his first hat-trick against Real Madrid in 2007.
- •Messi also scored a remarkable solo goal reminiscent of Maradona in 2007.
- •He is signed with Inter Miami until 2028.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
- 8:32 PMBBC Sport — Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
"As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:39 PMMessi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 8:32 PMMessi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
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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