Lionel Messi announces international retirement
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Lionel Messi
Argentina
August 31, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/1/2026, 4:10:46 AM
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national football team. The decision follows the 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain. Messi holds the record for most caps and goals for Argentina.
- Earlier version 19/1/2026, 3:00:47 AM
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