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Lionel Messi Retires from Argentina National Team After 21 Years

Lionel Messi officially ends his international career with Argentina, stating he has nothing left to give.

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Lionel Messi has formally announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team, stating he will not play in the next Copa America. [1] Messi stated that he has officially put an end to his cycle with the national team because he is empty and has nothing more to give. [2] Bojan Krkic scored 423 goals in Barcelona's youth ranks, reportedly the highest tally by a youth player in the club's history. [3] Bojan Krkic stated that the pressure of being labeled the 'next Messi' caused him dizziness and a sensation of not being in control of his experiences. [4] Bojan Krkic told The Athletic that he did not want fame or excesses, noting that his body reacted negatively to the new identity of being a public figure. [5] Messi spent 21 years with the Argentina national team, participating in six World Cups including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. [6] Bojan Krkic scored 41 goals in 163 matches for Barcelona, while his overall club career saw him score 93 goals in 451 appearances across multiple clubs. [7] The survey published on December 4, 2022, indicated that 83% of respondents would like to see Messi in the match they watch on television. [8]
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  1. Lionel Messi has formally announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team, stating he will not play in the next Copa America. · El Universo
  2. Messi stated that he has officially put an end to his cycle with the national team because he is empty and has nothing more to give. · El Universo
  3. Bojan Krkic scored 423 goals in Barcelona's youth ranks, reportedly the highest tally by a youth player in the club's history. · Hindustan Times
  4. Bojan Krkic stated that the pressure of being labeled the 'next Messi' caused him dizziness and a sensation of not being in control of his experiences. · Hindustan Times
  5. Bojan Krkic told The Athletic that he did not want fame or excesses, noting that his body reacted negatively to the new identity of being a public figure. · Hindustan Times
  6. Messi spent 21 years with the Argentina national team, participating in six World Cups including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. · El Universo
  7. Bojan Krkic scored 41 goals in 163 matches for Barcelona, while his overall club career saw him score 93 goals in 451 appearances across multiple clubs. · Hindustan Times
  8. The survey published on December 4, 2022, indicated that 83% of respondents would like to see Messi in the match they watch on television. · El Universo
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