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Podcast: The Messi Effect
Episode: Miami will be Messi's last club
Description: Lionel Messi has decided not to participate in this summer's Olympics with Argentina, citing the demanding schedule and his age. Messi, currently preparing for the Copa América, explained that it would be "too much" to compete in both tournaments. In an interview with ESPN Argentina, he said, "I have to choose carefully, and it would be too much to play two straight tournaments." He fondly recalled his 2008 Olympic experience but emphasized the need for balance at this stage of his career.Messi also confirmed that Inter Miami will be his final team. I...