Lionel Messi Returns to World Cup Summit After 2016 Retirement Announcement
From a tearful retirement announcement in 2016 to leading Argentina to consecutive World Cup glory, Lionel Messi's enduring influence remains unmatched.
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From a tearful retirement announcement in 2016 to leading Argentina to consecutive World Cup glory, Lionel Messi's enduring influence remains unmatched.
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