Lionel Messi Retires From International Football After World Cup Victory

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Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.

Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina

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.

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Lionel Messi: The immigrant who never forgot his homeland - CNN

Lionel Messi: The immigrant who never forgot his homeland  CNN

Lionel Messi retires from international soccer after leading Argentina to 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Lionel Messi revealed the emotional decision to retire from Argentina's national team after six World Cups and 98 international goals scored.

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.

Breaking: Football great Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina team

The annoucement comes just weeks after the death of his father Jorge.

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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 retires from international football

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals

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 -- and still hurts deeply -- but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account. Messi, who will continue to play at club level with Inter M

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy bids farewell to Lionel Messi after retirement, says ‘football won’t be the... - Moneycontrol.com

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy bids farewell to Lionel Messi after retirement, says ‘football won’t be the...  Moneycontrol.com

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals

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

Lionel Messi Is Retiring from International Soccer — Here’s Where to Buy His Argentina Jersey Online

The superstar's Argentina jersey is likely going to become one of the most collectible jerseys in all of sports

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Messi Reveals Argentinian National Team Retirement; Will Still Play For MLS’ Inter Miami 

Two days after scoring a stunning four goals in Inter Miami’s 7-1 victory over CF Montreal, Lionel Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from international play. “Now that some time has passed since the final, having thought it over carefully, I want to tell you all that I am retiring from the national team,” […]

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Lionel Messi says retiring from international football

Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. “It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul, but I understand that it is the right time,” Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram More to follow

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Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina National Team

Lionel Messi is hanging up his Argentina jersey for good ... announcing his retirement from international soccer in an emotional message to fans. Messi said Monday he'd spent weeks thinking about his future following Argentina's loss to Spain in…

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Argentina's Messi ends international career

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football.

Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina National Team After 20 Years

Lionel Messi is calling the final whistle on his international career.  After 20 years and six trips to the World Cup, the soccer star has officially announced his retirement from Argentina’s...

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Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentine team after father's death

Lionel Messi said on Monday he's retiring from playing for Argentina after leading it to a second successive World Cup final in July and shortly after his father passed away....

Messi era ends in Argentina as star retires after World Cup final loss

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It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football - Jordan Times

It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football  Jordan Times

Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

In an emotional social media post accompanied by a video of his international career, the World Cup winner confirmed he leaves after 207 caps and 125 goals, with Argentina's team warmly paying tribute in return The post Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Messi calls time on international career with World Cup title and 125 goals - Trinidad Express Newspapers

Messi calls time on international career with World Cup title and 125 goals  Trinidad Express Newspapers

Messi Retires from Argentina After 20 years with the National Team

Lionel Messi announced today that he is retiring from the Argentina national team, closing a 20-year international career that ended with a World Cup title in Qatar and a runner-up finish six weeks ago. The 39-year-old captain published a long message on his Instagram account, telling supporters he had thought about it at length in […] The post Messi Retires from Argentina After 20 years with the National Team appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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