Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old. Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar 2022 and led Argentina to the final in 2026 losing to Spain.

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…

Messi said he had already made the decision shortly after Argentina's 2026 World Cup final against Spain, but his father's death later strengthened his resolve to step away from…

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

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