Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
Lionel Messi is considering his future in football after the death of his father, Jorge. The 39-year-old Argentina forward is signed with Inter Miami until 2028. But, in an emotional tribute to his…
Lionel Messi is considering his future in football after the death of his father, Jorge.
The 39-year-old Argentina forward is signed with Inter Miami until 2028.
But, in an emotional tribute to his dad, he hinted at retirement as he said: "I don't know how to carry on. I used to just play football, and now I'm really not sure if I'll carry on doing it for much longer."
He has scored a combined 921 goals for Barcelona, Paris St-Germain, Inter Miami and Argentina.
BBC Sport looks at some of the most iconic moments of his remarkable career.
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Messi's first career hat-trick came in one of the biggest fixtures in football - El Clasico.
At the age of 19, he scored all of Barcelona's goals in a 3-3 draw against rivals Real Madrid on 10 March 2007 - his first at the Camp Nou - including a brilliant last-minute finish after beating a couple of defenders.
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