'Very strange' - Lionel Messi rocked by 'out of the blue' Jordi Alba retirement announcement as Inter Miami superstar admits premature end to long-time partnership is a 'shame'
Jamie Spencer
Length4m
About this audiobook
Lionel Messi has admitted being taken by surprise by Jordi Alba's decision to retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season, with the left-back hanging up his boots alongside Sergio Busquets. The trio previously enjoyed much success over many years as Barcelona team-mates, but Messi will very soon plough on alone in Florida.
