The fact
He expressed doubts about continuing his career, highlighting their deep bond.
Argentina extended his World Cup participation to allow his father to recover.
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Why it matters
La possible retraite de Messi pourrait marquer la fin d’une ère pour le football mondial, avec des répercussions sur les clubs (Inter Miami, PSG) et les compétitions internationales (Coupe du Monde, Copa América).