science Wired Science 2026-07-15

Messi's Final World Cup: Sports Science Redefines Athlete Aging

Lionel Messi's extended career highlights how sports science is enabling athletes to defy early retirement. Advanced training and recovery methods are helping top stars play at elite levels for longer.

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