Lionel Messi announces retirement

Lionel Messi announces retirement  CNN

Lionel Messi, one of the best players in the history of the sport, has announced his retirement from the national team

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

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 31 : Argentines saluted Lionel Messi on Monday after the soccer great confirmed the news many had long expected but still found painful: his retirement from the national team.“It’s going to be difficult but I’m super grateful for all the joy he gave us, as a country,” said Francisca Mieth, an 18-year-

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

"We will love you until the end of our days": Messi announced his retirement and the reactions arrived  marca.com

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.

Here's what Messi said in his international retirement statement.

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  Miami Herald

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

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

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

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football in a lengthy statement, bringing an end to his Argentina career after a record 207 appearances and 125 goals

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 announcement 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

Soccer star Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, just three weeks after his father died at 68 following a battle with illness. Messi announced the decision via Instagram, sharing a photo of three handwritten pages that contained his full statement — which he said he’d originally pe