Lionel Messi retired from international football at age 39, leaving behind an extraordinary record of goals, assists, and numerous trophies with Argentina.
Messi's journey with Argentina began in August 2005
Aug 31, 2026
10:04 pm
What's the storyLionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has announced his retirement from international football.
The 39-year-old made the announcement on Instagram, saying "After this time that has passed since the final, after much thought, I want to announce to everyone that I am retiring from the National Team."
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