Heartbreaking moment that made Messi cry as legend quits international football

The Argentinian legend announced his retirement from international football on social media.

Messi announced his international retirement on Monday after two decades with Argentina's national team, a tenure headlined by a World Cup title in 2022

Aug 31 : Argentina's Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday.The following are quotes and reactions:CLAUDIO TAPIA, ARGENTINE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT "The captain of our dreams. That kid, 'La Pulga', that alien who made possible what so often seemed impossible... You are already

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Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from Argentina's national team, ending an international career that began in 2005.

The superstar's Argentina jersey is likely going to become one of the most collectible jerseys in all of sports

Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi  Reuters

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.

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals  Toronto Star

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals  AP News

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, ending 21 years of national-team duty that were capped by winning the World Cup in 2022 to secure his place in the pantheon of the game's greatest ever players.

Messi Retires From the National Team: Who Will Replace Him?  Forbes

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer after 21 years representing Argentina

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.

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.

Argentina legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football for a second time in a social media post on Monday.

Lionel Messi has decided to retire from international football at 39, marking the end of an extraordinary era for Argentina. After an impressive career spanning nearly two decades, Messi guided his national team to triumph in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup, as well as reaching the final of the 2026 World

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

Argentina's Lionel Messi will retire from international soccer, ending a legendary, record-breaking tenure, he announced Monday on Instagram.

Lionel Messi revealed the emotional decision to retire from Argentina's national team after six World Cups and 98 international goals scored.

He ends his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old, after nearly two decades representing the national side

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

Lionel Messi Retires From International Soccer: Legend ‘Hurt’ As He Ends Argentina Career  Sports Illustrated

Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.

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.

Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old, after two decades representing the national side. Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar 2022 and led Argentina to the final in 2026 losing to Spain. He made his debut for the Argentina national team

He made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for Argentina.

Messi's decision comes more than three weeks after his father, Jorge, died at 68 following a battle with an illness.

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

Lionel Messi retires from international football as Argentina's greatest-ever player  GB News

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect.The 39-year-old captained Argentina to the final of last month’s World Cup in New York, but he was unable to prevent his nation losing 1-0 to Spain and it proved to be the final match of his international career.Handed a senior

The Argentina legend, Messi played his final World Cup for Argentina this summer, with his country losing 1-0 in the final to Spain.

Argentina great’s last game was in World Cup final Player’s father Jorge passed away earlier in August Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international duty with Argentina after winning 207 caps. Messi, who made his Argentina debut in 2005, won the World Cup in 2022 and was a runner-up this summer and in

Confirming his retirement from international duty on Monday, the Inter Miami star said he realised "the time has come".

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Messi broke a 1-1 tie shortly before halftime, added a second goal in the 52nd minute, a third in the 83rd minute, and a fourth on a free kick in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.