FIFA ban, Messi retirement complicate my Argentina career — Paredes

Leandro Paredes discusses how his FIFA ban and Lionel Messi’s retirement complicate his future with the Argentina national team. Read more on Punch.

Messi vacated the famous number 10 shirt on Monday, after 21 years of carrying Argentinian hopes on his shoulders.

Sept 2 : Midfielder Leandro Paredes said it will be difficult to carry on playing for Argentina after receiving a 10-match suspension for his role in a brawl following the World Cup final defeat by Spain.The 32-year-old also said Lionel Messi's international retirement was another reason he would have to weigh up his f

When Diego Maradona sent a young Lionel Messi running from one side of the field to the other  MARCA

Three Candidates to Be Argentina’s Next No. 10 After Lionel Messi  Sports Illustrated

With skipper Lionel Messi's retirement, coach Lionel Scaloni's future still unresolved and several key players hinting that their cycles with the national team are over, what next for the Albiceleste? Leer más

Residents of Buenos Aires say they will miss the football legend who won the 2022 World Cup for Argentina.

The Argentinian’s decision to quit international football was met by an outpouring of affection from the country he led to World Cup glory in 2022 Anyone who was present at Lionel Scaloni’s press conference immediately after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on 19 July and saw his tears, the

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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 207 appearances for Argentina. With 125 goals to his name, he is by far the top scorer in his national team’s history.

Messi brought the curtain down on his international career after 207 appearances for Argentina

The man who had delivered some of his country's greatest football memories realised he simply had nothing left to give

Lionel Messi ends his international football career as a living legend with a God-like status in his country, but the dizzying heights the great man reached almost never happened if he had stuck to his original retirement.

Lionel Messi’s international retirement has prompted tributes across Argentina, including an emotional message from President Javier Milei. After 207 appearances and 125 goals, Messi leaves the national team following a 21-year career featuring a World Cup and two Copa América titles. The 39-year-old will continue play

Lionel Messi: The immigrant who never forgot his homeland  CNN

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After 21 years, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer, representing Argentina, finishing as a World Cup champion and scoring 125 goals.

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Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi  Reuters

August 31, 2026 2:39 PM ET All good things must come to an end.And sadly, the legendary Lionel Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from international soccer.In a post on Instagram that showed a notebook entry written in Spanish, Messi confirmed his retirement from the Argentina national team at the age of 39. (R

After 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina, Messi's time in the Albiceleste has come to a close. The Sporting News has ranked Messi's 10 best international goals.

Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina's national soccer team. Messi played in six World Cups, winning in 2022 and playing in the 2014 and 2026 finals. He will continue playing for the MLS club Inter Miami. NBC News' Andrew Greif reports.

Soccer legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, saying he will no longer play for the Argentina national team.

By the numbers: A look at Lionel Messi’s 21 years with Argentina  Toronto Star

Superstar says he planned move two days after Argentina’s loss to Spain in July World Cup final

At 39, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi announced on Instagram that he was ending his international football career, which has seen him win a World Cup and two Copa America titles for Argentina.

At 39, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi announced on Instagram that he was ending his international football career, which has seen him win a World Cup and two Copa America titles for Argentina.

“There isn’t much time left, and different chapters are coming to an end. This is one that hurts me a lot,” the 2022 World Cup winner wrote on Instagram.

Lionel Messi—Soccer Legend And Billionaire—Retires From Argentina National Team  Forbes

He said he wrote his retirement letter after the World Cup final in July, but waited to publish it because his father was facing health issues that eventually claimed his life.

Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team. What it means for Inter Miami  Miami Herald

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account. PHOTOS: Spain wins the

Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, won it in 2022 in Qatar and led Argentina to this year's final, losing to Spain in extra time in New Jersey.

The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national soccer team on Monday via social media. Messi still plays for Inter Miami CF.

Two days after scoring a stunning four goals in Inter Miami’s 7-1 victory over CF Montreal, Lionel Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from international play. In a post, the 2022 World Cup champion made the long anticipated move official. “Time is running short, chapters come to a close, and this is one that…

"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deep down - but I understand that the time has come," Messi shared in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram.

Messi, who captained Argentina in his sixth World Cup campaign, confirmed the decision on Monday

Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Playing For Argentina  HuffPost

Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team: 'This is the right moment'  thenationalnews.com

Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.

Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old, after nearly two decades representing the national side.

Argentina legend dazzled throughout summer tournament but finished with a silver medal

The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona player to consider his future.

Little sorcerer calls time on playing for his country six weeks after World Cup final defeat which was marred by brutality of his team-mates

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football  lbc.co.uk

Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement  USA Today

Lionel Messi says retiring from international football  Dawn

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football in a statement on Instagram.

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina  AP News

Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement  ESPN