Messi retires from international football: 'I have nothing left to give'

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football aged 39.

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

Elsewhere, it's a full day of Monday action across Europe Aug 31, 2026 at 12:50 pm ET • 4 min read One of sports' most storied chapters is officially coming to a close. Lionel Messi announced his international retirement after two decades of representing Argentina, unequivocally leaving the national team as its best-ev

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Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

'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.”

Argentine great calls time on dazzling career six weeks after World Cup final defeat and the death of his father this month

He made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for Argentina.

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Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

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

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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

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

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

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 31 : Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday.The record eight-times Ballon d'Or winner is his country's record appearance-maker and scorer with 125 goals in 207 games, having transformed a comp

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Messi has called time on his Argentina career after defeat to Spain in July’s World Cup final

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

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.

With his 18th goal of the season, Messi tied and then passed FC Dallas' Petar Musa for the scoring title.

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