Lionel Messi: Architect of Argentina’s greatest joys

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

Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi  Reuters

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Lionel Messi announces he is retiring from Argentina’s national team  CNN

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

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

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