SportsMessi retirement hint highlights football era nearing an end

After leading Argentina to a second straight World Cup final, 39-year-old Lionel Messi has raised doubts about how much longer he will continue. He scored eight goals in eight matches at the 2026 tournament and remains widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, but his career and Cristiano Ronaldo’s are both entering their twilight.

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