Lionel Messi retires from the Argentina national team leaving behind a historic thorn he could never remove

Lionel Messi retires from the Argentina national team leaving behind a historic thorn he could never remove  MARCA

Messi first wore Argentina’s No. 10 on March 28, 2009, during Diego Maradona’s time as national-team coach. He wore the shirt for the first time in a 4-0 victory over Venezuela, and it soon became inseparable from his identity. Whenever Messi was available, the No. 10 belonged to him.

Lionel Messi has announced his second international retirement from football. This decision follows a highly successful period of winning major trophies. He leaves the national team after a distinguished career with many achievements. Messi's departure marks the end of a significant chapter in his football journey. He

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

After more than two decades, Lionel Messi is bringing his highly decorated international career to an end.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- 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. "It was a decision that hurt --

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.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, ending 21 years of nati

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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

Team-mates, football authorities and public figures paid tribute to the player many consider the greatest of all time. Leer más

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

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Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

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

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.

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

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.

Lionel Messi retires from international football after posting emotional statement  GB 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

“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.

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.

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

The Argentina legend says he has "nothing left to give" to international football

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

'Decision that hurts': Lionel Messi retires from international football  ITVX

In an Instagram post, Messi said: “I leave with the peace of mind and pride of having given you – alongside my teammates – moments we once only dreamed of.”

In an Instagram post, Messi said: “I leave with the peace of mind and pride of having given you – alongside my teammates – moments we once only dreamed of.”

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

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.

Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement  USA Today

Lionel Messi retires from international football after World Cup heartbreak  The Times

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

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with the Argentina national team.

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Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement  ESPN

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