Messi's Unretirement: The Weight of Pressure and a Lasting Legacy Lionel Messi's surprise retirement announcement has left football fans around the world in shock.
But what drove one of the greatest players of all time to hang up his boots? What's Behind Messi's Decision? According to sources close to Messi, his decision to retire was not taken lightly.
At 35 years old, he has been struggling with fatigue and burnout, both on and off the pitch.