FINAL CHAPTER: Soccer’s Messi era nears its end after superstar’s international retirement

Lionel Messi recently brought the curtain down on his international career. The first time around, in 2016, he had not won any silverware with Argentina and was vilified by some of his compatriots for not being patriotic enough. On the second occasion of his retirement, he walks away as a highly decorated World Cup win

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

Germany’s Rudiger announces international retirement  Dawn

Sept 1 : Germany defender Antonio Rudiger announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday, ending a 12-year career with the national team so that he can focus on his club career and make way for the next generation of players.The 33-year-old centre back earned 86 caps after making his senior debut in 20

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger announces his international retirement after 86 appearances, focusing on his club career with Real Madrid.

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Mourinho's reaction to Messi's retirement from the Argentine national team  MARCA

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

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement

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Lionel Messi announces retirement  CNN

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

The Argentine’s career with Argentina was singular, and his exit is a reminder that all good things come to an end It was among the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup: Argentina captain Lionel Messi standing arms akimbo, looking up towards Argentina’s most fervent supporters after losing the World Cup final. Tears

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

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.

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.

Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team, what it means for Inter Miami  miamiherald.com

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

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

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

Arguably one of the greatest to ever play, the Argentine is hanging up his international boots

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

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.

National team skipper announces he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final; "It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," he reveals in post on Instagram. Leer más

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

Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement  USA Today

The annoucement comes just weeks after the death of his father Jorge.

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

Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement  ESPN