After spending the 2025-26 season with the rebuilding Sacramento Kings, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook has decided to call it a career.

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Soccer icon Lionel Messi has publicly addressed the recent death of his father, Jorge Messi, who died at 68 after a long illness. In an Instagram post Messi expressed deep sorrow ...

Lionel Messi has paid an emotional tribute to his father, Jorge, following his death at the weekend as he hinted at potentially retiring from football ...

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Lionel Messi penned a long note on Instagram after his father Jorge died last week. Here's what the Argentine superstar said.

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Jorge played a pivotal role in the legendary footballer's career, working as his agent and overseeing his business affairs.

Lionel Messi has hinted towards a potential retirement from football in an emotional statement following his father’s death. It was announced last week that Jorge Messi had tragically passed ...