Will Lionel Messi announce his retirement in 2026?
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Market pricing makes Will Lionel Messi announce his retirement in 2026? the favorite at 6%, as of .
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Football: Messi doesn't see himself playing "much longer," in a farewell letter to his father
Messi: The decision to retire is extremely painful, but it came at the right time.
JUST IN: Lionel Messi announces he is ending his legendary career with Argentina's national team after playing in six World Cups and finally lifting the trophy in 2022. • • "It was a decision that hurts and still hurts deeply, but I understand that the time has come."<br/... JUST IN: Lionel Messi announces he is ending his legendary career with Argentina's national team after playing in six World Cups and finally lifting the trophy in 2022. • • "It was a decision that hurts and still hurts deeply, but I understand that the time has come." • • Messi made his World Cup debut in 2006 and went on to deliver Argentina its first title in 36 years. • • He will continue playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if Lionel Messi officially announces his retirement from club-level professional soccer by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that Messi is retiring or indefinitely departing from club-level professional soccer with the intention of not participating in any club competition. The announcement must come from Messi himself or official representatives thereof.
Only announcements which are framed as announcing a departure from club competition intended to be effective within 12 months of the date of the announcement will qualify (e.g., neither "I will leave club soccer in 2 years," nor "I will not play forever," would qualify).
If Messi retires in a qualifying manner but maintains, renews, or announces his intention to participate in international soccer (e.g., for the Argentina national team), that retirement will still qualify. International soccer participation will have no bearing on this market.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from the named individual or authorized representatives thereof. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.