Tributes to 'eternal' Messi on Argentina retirement

Messi's announcement left fans and team-mates alike feeling bereft.

Lionel Messi’s international retirement has prompted tributes across Argentina, including an emotional message from President Javier Milei. After 207 appearances and 125 goals, Messi leaves the national team following a 21-year career featuring a World Cup and two Copa América titles. The 39-year-old will continue play

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

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

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.

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

“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  miamiherald.com

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

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

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The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona player to consider his future.

Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement  USA Today

The annoucement 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